Chelsea are closing in on another deal with Atalanta, with negotiations for highly rated defender Honest Ahanor entering a decisive stage.

The Blues have already strengthened their relationship with the Italian club following the move that brought Marco Palestra to London, and they are now pushing to secure Ahanor in another major piece of business.

Talks between Chelsea and Atalanta are continuing as the two clubs work towards reaching a final agreement, with Chelsea reportedly prepared to table an offer in excess of €40 million for the young defender.

The proposed fee underlines Chelsea’s confidence in Ahanor’s potential and their continued strategy of investing heavily in promising young talent.

For Atalanta, however, the negotiations represent another opportunity to secure a significant transfer fee for one of their emerging players, while Chelsea are looking to strengthen their squad with a player they believe can develop into a long-term asset.

With discussions now at an advanced stage, the remaining negotiations could determine whether Ahanor becomes the latest Atalanta youngster to make the move to Stamford Bridge.

Will Chelsea seal another major deal with Atalanta and complete the €40m-plus signing of Honest Ahanor?