Arsenal has taken an important step in their pursuit of Jorrel Hato, planned with club officials to meet the player’s representatives this week.
This is according to football transfers (via EPL index).
The Gunners want to conclude a deal for the 19-year-old Ajax defender before the start of the preseason, with a face-to-face meeting on Tuesday expecting the presentation of a long-term contract offer.
Sources suggest that earlier dialogue has been ‘positive’ and that there is growing trust within the Emirates that the future of Hato is in North Londs.
Arsenal would like to avoid the risk of a bidding war, especially with Chelsea, Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, also keep a close eye on the situation.
Hato, with a value of around € 50 million, has already made more than 100 senior performances for Ajax, even though he was only 19 earlier this year.
His ability to work as a center-back and left back has added his attraction, reporting with Mikel Arteta impressed by the tactical intelligence and physical adulthood of the Dutch international.
The importance of Arsenal is partially powered by the need to strengthen the left side of their defense.
The permanent departure of Kieran Tierney and the potential output of Oleksandr Zinchenko has elevated Hato to the top of the defensive shortlist of the club.
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