Chelsea appears to have ended a move for Ipswich Town striker Liam Delap. According to Fabrizio Romano, he confirmed that the Blues had reached a deal to sign the player for £30 million.
This could be a savvy business for Stamford Bridge clothing, especially if they need another center.
Enzo Maresca also targets defenders or both when the transfer window opens. With this in mind, it appears that Dutch talent was designated to move to London.
Chelsea signs new defender in negotiations
Journalist Simon Phillips claimed that Blues asked Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite’s move to learn about the summer move.
Elsewhere, he said Chelsea is “forwarding” for Ajax’s sensation Jorrel Hato, and Blues is ideally looking to bring in two new defenders by next season.
If negotiations go smoothly, Harto could spend £46 million. On the surface, given his age and growth potential, this certainly looks like a wonderful bargain.
Champions League football should also lure the Dutch.
Maresca is good at playing center back or left back and may use the Ajax gem as his starting left back. If so, he could be the club’s next Ashley Cole.
Why Chelsea must sign Jorell Harto
Cole is arguably one of the best left-backs produced in England. In eight seasons with the Blues, Cole has won 337 appearances at the club and won the Premier League with the club.
Good at bombing forward and creating opportunities for teammates, while also providing many defensive qualities, which makes him arguably the “best” left-back in Premier League history, just like his former Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger.
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Ashley Cole’s Chelsea Statistics |
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season |
game |
Target |
Assist |
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2013/14 |
26 |
0 |
2 |
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2012/13 |
51 |
1 |
5 |
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2011/12 |
48 |
0 |
9 |
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2010/11 |
48 |
0 |
4 |
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2009/10 |
35 |
4 |
5 |
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2008/09 |
49 |
1 |
3 |
|
2007/08 |
41 |
1 |
2 |
|
2006/07 |
39 |
0 |
4 |
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By Transfermarkt |
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Hato -Whor Talent Scout Jacek Kulig describes it as “the complete defender” – exudes many of the same qualities, and he will be a worthy heir to the British.
Looking ahead, the 19-year-old scored six goals last season in Eredivisie and averaged 0.6 key passes per game.
Defensively, Harto helped Ajax keep 11 clean sheets in the league while also winning 52% of his finals, tackled and recovered 4.2 goals.
On this evidence, Hato is called “Kulig” by Kulig – this summer may be a wise signing for Maresca, especially since he may be a long-term choice for the left side of the defensive.
Compared to his peers in the next 14 games, the teenager ranked in the top 1% of pass completion rates per 90 games (89.4%), while in the first 365 days, the top 12% (1.77) of the air duel (1.77) won the top 12% (1.33) in the offensive penalty zone (2.33).
No one will replace Cole’s genius, but in Harto, Chelsea can attract a player who is still years away from his best player.
Still, he has the potential to be one of the best defenders on the mainland. Maresca can make an amazing signing for just £46 million.
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