Both clubs have now come to an agreement following lengthy negotiations, with it understood that Hato has been given permission to travel to London to finalise his transfer.

Arsenal have previously shown interest in the highly rated defender

Birmingham City minority owner Tom Brady questions former Blues manager Wayne Rooney's work ethic in a new Amazon Prime documentary series.

The top stories and transfer rumours from Thursday's newspapers...

Manchester United open talks for Gianluigi Donnarumma, Newcastle add Rodrigo Muniz to striker targets and Crystal Palace outline Eberechi Eze transfer plan to Arsenal, plus more.

Sharpe will not return to ESPN, per multiple reportsDeparture follows settlement in sexual assault suitHall of Fame tight end last appeared on air in AprilShannon Sharpe will not return to ESPN, ending the Pro Football Hall of Famer’s brief but high-profile run as a commentator on the network’s First Take sports-talk program. The decision comes less than …

Rangers draw 1-1 in Athens to win 3-1 on aggregateShelbourne into Europa League after Qarabag defeatDjeidi Gassama turned super-sub once again with a crucial goal as Rangers beat profligate Panathinaikos 3-1 on aggregate in their Champions League second qualifier in Athens.Leading 2-0 from the first leg at Ibrox, only another fine performance in the Olympic …

COMMENT BY LAWRENCE BOOTH: No sooner had Stokes been declared unfit for the series finale against India than thoughts turned, in something close to blind panic, to the Ashes.

He emerged from the Benfica academy and stunned the world with his performances beyond his years, earning himself a colossal move to Atletico Madrid for around €127.2million in 2019.

British No 2 Cameron Norrie crashed out of the Canadian Open following a three-set defeat to Aleksandar Vukic.

British number two Cameron Norrie is out of the Canadian Open after a second-round defeat by world number 99 Aleksandar Vukic in Toronto.

Chelsea agree a fee for Ajax defender Jorrel Hato, subject to Ajax supervisory board approval.

LEWIS STEELE IN YOKOHAMA: Liverpool have spent £295million this summer - but two teenage sensations from the academy could be ready to play big roles in Arne Slot's team.

The player posted on his Instagram story to share shocking footage of the burglary and appealed for information.

Shubman Gill insists India's treatment while assessing the Oval pitch was 'absolutely unnecessary' after tempers frayed once again on the eve of the Test series finale.

RICHARD GIBSON: Stokes, 34, has bowled more overs in this series than any across his 12-year Test career.

Djeidi Gassama is quickly winning a place in the hearts of Rangers fans, coming off the bench to score against Panathinaikos as the Scottish side progressed in Champions League qualifying.

He's Manchester United's number one target - but can they finally make this the summer of Benjamin Sesko?

Viktor Gyokeres is set to debut in Hong Kong

Leaders Surrey boosted their Division One title ambitions by taking a grip on their contest with Durham at Chester-le-Street.