Honest Ahanor, Chelsea and Atalanta
26 August 2026
Chelsea are closing in on a deal worth around €40 million for Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor. Direct talks between the clubs have advanced significantly and personal terms are being finalised for the highly rated Italy youth international.
Atalanta had earlier rejected a €34 million offer from Brighton and initially valued Ahanor at €60 million. Chelsea could complete the transfer by Friday, subject to final negotiations, a medical and the contract being signed.