Newcastle United's interest in 17-year-old Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor is part of a wider observation of the Serie A club, as he is one of three players they admire. The Nigerian's ability to play as either a centre-half or a left-back is an appealing quality for Newcastle. The club is also monitoring Brazilian midfielder Ederson and holds the most admiration for fellow defender Giorgio Scalvini.
Ahanor's contract runs until 2028, and he has made 10 appearances in Serie A this season. He has also been linked with several other top clubs, including Chelsea, Manchester City and Real Madrid. In December 2025, reports suggested Chelsea could make a €60 million approach. In November 2025, Atalanta's asking price was reportedly €40 million. According to Transfermarkt, the player has a current market value of €25.00m.
