- Arsenal have offered a six-year contract to Ajax defender Jorrel Hato
- The Gunners are looking to beat Chelsea in the race for the 19-year-old
- Arsenal are also interested in Chelsea forward Noni Madueke
Key Takeaways:
Arsenal’s management has offered a six-year contract to Jorrel Hato in an attempt to beat Chelsea to the signature of the Ajax talent. The Gunners have been slow in the transfer market despite both Mikel Arteta and sporting director Andrea Berta promising a “big” summer. However, it appears they have secured the signature of Martin Zubimendi from Real Sociedad for 51 million pounds and are now looking to add another defender to their ranks. Arteta has good options in defence following the emergence of Lewis-Skelly last season.
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Arsenal look to have moved ahead of Chelsea in the race to sign Jorrel Hato, reports @MarkBrusCOS
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According to reports, Arsenal have already started official negotiations with Ajax for Hato. A six-year contract offer is on the table and the player is carefully evaluating Arsenal’s long-term project. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirmed earlier this week that Arsenal have “made enquiries” for Hato and that Chelsea are also interested.
At the same time, reports suggest the Gunners are also interested in Chelsea’s 23-year-old forward Noni Madueke, though it is unclear whether they are willing to pay a high transfer fee for him.
The England international scored 7 goals in 32 Premier League matches during the 2024–25 season. Madueke joined Chelsea from PSV Eindhoven in 2023 and won the UEFA Europa Conference League with the London club last campaign.