Chelsea close in on £40m deal for Atalanta's Ahanor

Chelsea are reportedly on the verge of signing versatile Atalanta teenager Honest Ahanor for £40m.

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What happened. Chelsea are reportedly closing in on the £40m transfer of Atalanta wonderkid Honest Ahanor, with a loan move likely to follow.

• Ahanor is an 18-year-old versatile player.
• Fabrizio Romano hinted at a loan after the move.
• The transfer is reportedly close to completion.

If completed, Ahanor would join Chelsea's young talent pool, possibly heading out on loan for development.

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