Ajax Raises Jorrel Hato Price Nears €60M Amid Chelsea Transfer Talks

Inter Milan is facing multiple inquiries for forward Sebastiano Esposito from clubs including Ajax, Udinese, Fiorentina, Cagliari, and Parma, with his future at the club uncertain. Chelsea has made a formal bid for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, but Ajax has rejected the initial offer and sent a counteroffer, signaling ongoing negotiations. Reports indicate Ajax is asking for a fee between €55 million and €60 million, significantly higher than Chelsea's initial bid, complicating the transfer. Chelsea is also pursuing RB Leipzig's Xavi Simons and monitoring other potential signings as they build their squad under coach Enzo Maresca. Ajax's reluctance to let Hato go cheaply reflects his importance to the squad, although the player has expressed a desire to leave. Meanwhile, Chelsea’s interest in Chelsea youngster Ishe Samuels-Smith as a possible part of the Hato deal has been noted, but no formal offer has been made yet.