Chelsea open talks for Atalanta left-back Ahanor

The Blues are chasing the 18-year-old Italian defender after an earlier Brighton bid was rejected.

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What happened. Chelsea are in talks to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, with Atalanta willing to sell if their valuation is met.

• Atalanta rejected Brighton's 34m euros bid earlier this summer.
• Ahanor made 28 Serie A appearances last season and debuted in the Champions League.
• He joined Atalanta from Genoa last summer for 16m euros plus add-ons.

A move would add to Chelsea's rebuild under Xabi Alonso, who has already signed several players this summer.

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