João Félix has joined Al Nassr on a permanent transfer from Chelsea on a two-year deal, the Saudi Pro-League club announced.

Portugal forward Joao Felix has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr from Club World Cup winners Chelsea on a two-year contract, the two teams said on Tuesday.

Al-Nassr have agreed a deal worth up to £43.7m for Chelsea forward Joao Felix. The 25-year-old has been given permission to travel to Riyadh for his medical to complete the move. Felix will link up with fellow Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo at the Saudi Pro League side after they saw off interest from his former club Benfica.

Chelsea are closing in on a deal worth more than 40m euros (£34.8m) to sign 19-year-old Netherlands defender Jorrel Hato from Ajax. (Athletic - subscription required)

Jan Aage Fjortoft explains why Ajax's 19-year-old defender Jorrel Hato has become a target for Chelsea.

An agreement with Ajax has yet to be reached but is nearing, with a compromise expected on a price worth more than €40million.