Chelsea Secures Deals for Jesse Derry, Jorrel Hato Amid £75m Summer Spending

Chelsea is actively strengthening its squad ahead of the 2025/2026 season, focusing on young, high-potential talents. The club has agreed a deal to sign promising Crystal Palace winger Jesse Derry, who was also pursued by top European clubs including Bayern Munich, marking a significant coup for Chelsea. Additionally, Chelsea is very close to finalizing the signing of Dutch defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax, with the player keen on the move and personal terms reportedly agreed. The transfer fee for Hato is expected to be around €40 million, significantly lower than Ajax's initial valuation, and the defender is seen as a versatile option capable of playing both left back and center back. Chelsea's pursuit of Hato and discussions around RB Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons underline the club's intent to build a youthful, technically gifted squad under manager Enzo Maresca. These moves come as Chelsea aims to compete for the Premier League title, following successes in the Conference League and Club World Cup.