Chelsea eye double swoop: Jorrel Hato and Xavi Simons poised for Stamford Bridge moves

Chelsea are closing in on a remarkable double deal that would reinforce both defence and attack.

Jorrel Hato, the 19-year-old Ajax standout, and Xavi Simons, the playmaker currently with RB Leipzig, are both entering the final phases of negotiations - each move a signal of intent from Enzo Maresca’s ambitious project.