It has been revealed that Enzo Maresca played a key role in helping Chelsea land one of their key transfer targets.

A deal is now apparently close for Chelsea to sign another new player this summer transfer window with things to conclude soon. Chelsea are getting stuff done this week and have been working on a couple of new incoming transfer deals last week,

Enzo Maresca could be on the verge of welcoming another signing to Chelsea after Jorrel Hato was left out of Ajax’s pre-season squad to face Celtic.

CHELSEA have held talks over Ajax star Jorrel Hato to bolster their defence, according to reports. The Blues are willing to pay around £40million for the versatile Dutchman, 19, claim talkSPORT.

Chelsea is on the verge of securing Ajax's highly-rated 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato, with personal terms already agreed. While the clubs are

Chelsea are intense negotiations with Ajax over a transfer for Jorrel Hato, and a “fantastic” agreement appears close for the promising defender.

Ajax have rejected Chelsea 's first bid for star defender Jorrel Hato, sources have told ESPN. ESPN reported on Wednesday that Chelsea made an offer for the 19-year-old to strengthen their backline ahead of the new Premier League season, but sources have told ESPN that it has been rebuffed.