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Chelsea targets Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor for future move

9 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 11:30 AM

Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Chelsea targets Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor for future move
Summary

Chelsea are monitoring Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, with interest from the club noted by Fabrizio Romano. The 18-year-old impressed in Serie A, playing as a centre-half and left-wing-back, while also demonstrating strong performance metrics. Despite previous offers being rejected by Atalanta, Chelsea's pursuit continues amidst concerns about adding another young defender to their ranks. Ahanor's potential has attracted attention, and his development is seen as significant for the Premier League club.

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Status Watch
  • •Chelsea interested in Honest Ahanor of Atalanta.
  • •Ahanor had 55% aerial win rate last season.
  • •Atalanta rejected two offers for Ahanor.
  • •Concerns raised about adding young defenders.
  • •Ahanor could represent Italy or Nigeria.
Latest Updates
  • 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea consider loaning out Honest Ahanor as deal with Atalanta nears
  • 7:30 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor
  • 7:28 AMBBC Sport — Chelsea in talks to sign Atalanta defender Ahanor
  • 8:05 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea Are In Talks To Land This Serie A Prospect: One For The Future?
  • 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea closing in on €40m deal for Atalanta starlet Ahanor
  • 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — Chelsea progressing move for Honest Ahanor and why a deal would be great
  • 9:40 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea open preliminary talks for Atalanta defender Ahanor
  • 5:50 AMYahoo Sports — Chelsea plotting move for Atalanta’s Honest Ahanor
What they're saying
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Serie A side Atalanta are now expected to lose Honest Ahanor to Chelsea but the player may not end up playing for the Blues immediately.Get Italian Football News have covered how the Blues have been a...

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In a recent report, Italian newspaper La Gazzetta dello Sport revealed that Chelsea are in talks to land Atalanta prospect Honest Ahanor. It has been mentioned that the Blues are eyeing a move to recr...

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Chelsea have been interested in a move for Atalanta talent Honest Ahanor and their move for the Serie A talent is now quickly progressing.The Blues made initial contact with La Dea over a move and wer...

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