Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 25 Aug 2026
Chelsea open talks for Atalanta defender Ahanor
The Blues have made the first move for Italy's teenage defensive talent.
H. Ahanor
player
Player
Honest Ahanor
Position
Left wing-back / Centre-back
Current club
Atalanta
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
€34m rejected from Brighton
What happened. Chelsea have opened preliminary talks with Atalanta and the entourage of Honest Ahanor over a potential transfer.
- Atalanta rejected a €34m offer from Brighton earlier this summer.
- Ahanor has 28 Serie A appearances and made his Italy debut in June.
- Chelsea and Atalanta already completed a €60m deal for Marco Palestra.
Atalanta's sporting director insists they won't sell key players, so Chelsea face a tough negotiation.
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