Scouts from Manchester City have reportedly watched Honest Ahanor in person in recent months. It is believed that City and Arsenal are evaluating bids of approximately €35 million, as they recognise the player's potential for future development. CaughtOffside has been informed by sources close to the agents industry that several Premier League clubs are closely monitoring Honest Ahanor's progress. Atalanta currently consider Ahanor not for sale and would prefer for him to remain in Bergamo for at least one more season.

Manchester City are among several clubs interested in signing Atalanta's 17-year-old Nigerian central defender Honest Ahanor, as part of a plan to also target a new centre-back and a new full-back next year. Ahanor, who joined the club in July 2025, has a contract until June 2028 and has made 8 appearances in Serie A this season. Transfermarkt estimates his current market value to be €25.00m. In December 2025, reports suggested Chelsea could make a €60 million approach for the player, while Real Madrid was reportedly prepared to offer €40 million. Atalanta's asking price was reported to be €40 million in November 2025. He moved to Atalanta from Genoa in July 2025 for a fee reported to be between €16 million and €20 million.