Bayern Munich, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester United are among several clubs interested in Honest Ahanor, a 17-year-old defender for Atalanta Bergame. Real Madrid has reportedly made the Nigerian player a priority and is willing to offer 40 million euros. Chelsea is noted as a main competitor and is prepared to make a higher bid.
Ahanor joined the club in July 2025, has made 8 appearances in Serie A this season, is under contract with the Serie A club until the summer of 2028, and earns an annual salary of 930,000 euros in Italy. Transfermarkt values him at 25 million euros. In December 2025, reports suggested that Chelsea could make a €60 million approach. Atalanta's asking price was reported as €40 million in November 2025. His transfer from Genoa to Atalanta was for a reported fee of €16 million, which could potentially rise to €20 million.
