According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Real Madrid is very interested in Honest Ahanor and is monitoring him closely.

According to rumors, Honest Ahanor is being monitored by Real Madrid.

It is reported that Real Madrid are prepared to pay €40m to sign Atalanta's 17-year-old Nigerian centre-back Honest Ahanor. Ahanor joined the club in July 2025, is under contract until 2028, and has made 8 appearances in Serie A so far this season. His current Transfermarkt market value is €25.00m. Several Premier League clubs, including Manchester United and Chelsea, have also been linked with the defender. Recent reports from December 2025 suggest Chelsea could make a €60 million approach for the player. Atalanta signed him from Genoa in July 2025 for a fee that was reported to be up to €20 million.