Chelsea have reached an agreement in principle to sign Ajax sensation Hakim Ziyech for €45m at the end of the season, claims Dutch outlet De Telegraaf.
Frank Lampard's side had a late approach for Ziyech in the January transfer window knocked back by Ajax but have continued their pursuit this month.
Nothing is done on paper but it is understood Chelsea have a verbal agreement with Ajax to sign Ziyech in the summer.
Ziyech has been one of the best players in the Eredivisie in the last five years and only signed a new long-term deal with Ajax at the start of the campaign.
Ajax raakt zijn superster Hakim Ziyech zo goed als zeker kwijt aan Chelsea. De Engelse topclub heeft met de leiding van Ajax een (mondeling) akkoord bereikt over de transfer van de Marokkaanse aanvaller.https://t.co/Dfq3pBKkH0
— De Telegraaf (@telegraaf) February 12, 2020
Borussia Dortmund have been linked with a move for Ziyech in recent years but Chelsea appear set to land the Morocco international.
At the age of 26, Ziyech has impressively scored 79 goals and registered 87 assists in 213 league appearances across spells at Twente and Ajax
Moreover, Ziyech has registered double figures for assists in six consecutive league campaigns.
