Juventus is reportedly one of several major European clubs following Honest Ahanor, an 18-year-old Italo-Nigerian defender at Atalanta Bergamo. The player is also being monitored by other top teams, including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Real Madrid, Chelsea, PSG, and Inter Milan. Ahanor joined Atalanta from Genoa last summer for a fee of €16 million, and his contract with the Italian club is valid until the summer of 2028. The defender has one cap for the Italy U21 team, and his current market value, according to Transfermarkt, is €25.00m. Recent reports have suggested various potential valuations. A potential cost of approximately €50 million was suggested in April 2026. Reports in January 2026 linked Bayern Munich with a potential fee ranging from €50 to €65 million. In December 2025, reports suggested Chelsea might make a €60 million approach, while Real Madrid was reportedly willing to pay €40 million.