Romano: Arsenal make contact over signing 19-year-old Ajax star this summer, with Chelsea also interested

Arsenal have reportedly made contact with Ajax over the potential signing of defender Jorrel Hato this summer.
 

The 19-year-old has established himself as a key player for the Dutch giants in recent seasons, drawing attention from several top European clubs, including Arsenal.

Hato's impressive development has sparked concrete interest, with reports suggesting he could leave Ajax this summer to take the next step in his career.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Arsenal have approached Ajax to inquire about Hato's availability.

London rivals Chelsea are also said to be monitoring the situation and have reportedly made contact to stay informed about any developments regarding the young defender's future.

Romano claims that both Arsenal and Chelsea are in the market for a promising defender this summer, and that Hato is among several names being considered on their list of defensive targets.