Arsenal and Liverpool are interested in signing Honest Ahanor, an 18-year-old Italian-Nigerian defender for Atalanta, at the end of the season, with several clubs across Europe also monitoring him. The two Premier League clubs are hoping to sign him in the summer, and a potential transfer could cost around €50 million. Ahanor, a versatile player who can operate as a central defender and a fullback, has played over 1,000 first-team minutes in the league this season.
Liverpool's interest is related to a need for more defensive depth, as the club is likely to lose Ibrahima Konate when his contract expires in the summer, and Joe Gomez has also been linked with a departure. Conversely, Arsenal are described as having a well-stocked defence, which may impact their ability to provide the regular playing time needed for the defender's development. An Italy U21 international, Ahanor joined Atalanta in July 2025 and is under contract until June 2028, having made 16 appearances in Serie A this season. According to Transfermarkt, his market value is currently listed as €25.00m.
