Chelsea ‘making progress’ in move for Honest Ahanor as fee could top €40m | OneFootball

According to Gianluca Di Marzio, Chelsea are making progress in a move for Atalanta teenager Honest Ahanor.

The Blues have held initial talks with the Serie A club and are keen to sign him. They spoke to Atalanta earlier this summer regarding Marco Palestra, a dialogue that has helped them make in-roads for Ahanor.

Discussions between the clubs are ongoing. Any deal could cost more than €40 million.

Ahanor is a versatile left-sided defender, comfortable at left-back and left centre-back, as shown at Atalanta.

Such flexibility could suit Chelsea and benefit the player. Xabi Alonso has regularly favoured profiles of this kind, with his system demanding dynamism. Ahanor’s ability to shift roles across phases makes him a natural fit for the Spaniard.

Source: Get Italian Football News

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