Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 26 Aug 2026
Chelsea close in on €40m deal for Atalanta starlet Ahanor
Chelsea are edging closer to landing Atalanta's teenage defender Honest Ahanor for around €40m.
H. Ahanor
player
Player
Honest Ahanor
Position
Defender
Current club
Atalanta
Linked club
Chelsea
Reported fee
€40m
What happened. Chelsea are in advanced talks with Atalanta for Honest Ahanor, with a deal worth around €40m taking shape and personal terms being finalised.
- The operation could be concluded by Friday.
- Atalanta signed Ahanor from Genoa for €16m plus add-ons last summer.
- Brighton's €34m bid was rejected earlier in the window.
If completed, the move would strengthen Chelsea's defence and continue their recent transfer dealings with Atalanta.
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