Arsenal target Jorrel Hato is said to be leaning towards joining Liverpool. He is also being looked upon by Chelsea but the Reds have been handed a major boost in the race.
Jorrel Hato is 18 year old Dutch player who currently plays for Ajax. He is able to play as both centre-back and left back. He has been with Ajax first team since 2022/23 season when he was only 16 years old.
Hato became regular starter last season and played 46 games in total. He even registered 1 goal and 3 assists in those matches. This season, the young defender has levelled up.
Hato has played 31 games this season and has been extremely effective in attack too. He has scored 3 goals and picked 4 assists so far. The 18 year old has also played 5 matches so far for Netherlands national team. Stats as per FOTMOB.
Liverpool handed major boost in pursuit of Jorrel Hato
Hato has been looked upon by Arsenal since a long time along with Liverpool. But, the Reds have received an upper hand as Hato was said to be present at Anfield yesterday. It is not confirmed that it was actually him but there is very high chance.
This suggests that the Reds may have lead in the race. The 18 year old will like to follow the footsteps of Netherlands captain Virgil van Dijk to Anfield. He can have a major role to play for Arne Slot.
Hato can play as both left-back and centre-back. The Reds are in active search of left-back and the 18 year old can put an end to that matter. In addition, he can take the spot of Van Dijk once he retires or move away.
As for Arsenal, they have already found similar style player this summer when they signed Riccardo Calafiori. In addition, Myles Lewis-Skelly has aslo emerged as high defensive prospect this season.
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