Honest Ahanor, a 17-year-old Nigerian defender for Atalanta, is being monitored by Atlético Madrid. Scouts from Premier League clubs Newcastle, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham, and Manchester United have also observed the player. Within Italy, it is reported that Naples coach Antonio Conte and sporting director Giovanni Manna have made him a priority target. AC Milan also remains interested after a failed attempt to sign him in July. Ahanor is under contract with the Italian club until the summer of 2028 and has a current annual salary of 930,000 euros. Transfermarkt values him at 25 million euros. He joined Atalanta from Genoa in July 2025 for a fee reported to be €16 million and has made 15 appearances in Serie A this season. In November 2025, Atalanta's asking price was reported to be €40 million. In January 2026, reports mentioned a potential transfer fee of €50 to €65 million.