Ajax defender Jorrel Hato asked to be omitted from the Dutch giant's pre-season match against Como on Sunday as he looks to complete a move to Chelsea, reports in the Netherlands claim.
The Blues are in talks with the highly touted 19-year-old, who has also been linked with Liverpool and Arsenal in this transfer window.
However, it now appears that Chelsea are close to winning the race for one of the most promising Dutch prospects in years, given his reported reluctance to take to the field for the Amsterdam club.