Chelsea closing in on Atalanta's Honest Ahanor

Chelsea have agreed personal terms with teenage defender Honest Ahanor and are now in advanced talks with Atalanta.

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What happened. Chelsea are in advanced club-to-club talks with Atalanta for 18-year-old defender Honest Ahanor, with personal terms already fully agreed.

• Fabrizio Romano reported the update on X as an exclusive.
• Chelsea continues targeting Europe's top emerging talent.
• Ahanor is described as a defensive sensation.

If talks conclude, Ahanor would join Chelsea's growing list of young signings.

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