BREAKING: Arsenal pushing to beat Chelsea to £40m wonderkid’s signature — talks with agent held in recent days

Arsenal are reportedly stepping up their efforts to beat Chelsea to the signing of Ajax star Jorrel Hato this summer.
 

The 19-year-old defender has emerged as a key player for the Dutch giants in recent seasons, attracting interest from top clubs across Europe.

Recent reports suggest both Arsenal and Chelsea are seriously pursuing a deal for the highly rated teenager.

According to SportItalia journalist Gianluigi Longari, Arsenal are now making a strong push to secure Hato's signature ahead of their London rivals.

Talks between Hato's representatives and Arsenal are understood to have taken place in recent days.

Longari adds that concrete developments regarding the defender's future are expected in due course.