Young defender Onest Ahanor, Atalanta player, has entered the radar of Europe's top clubs after his remarkable performance this season, becoming one of the most sought-after young defensive talents, according to the website "CaughtOffside."

The site explained that Ahanor, who is 17 years old, has strongly established himself since his move last summer from Genoa to Atalanta, showing technical maturity and a strong personality on the field despite his young age, which attracted the attention of several major clubs.

The site pointed out that Chelsea is among the most interested in the promising defender, as the London club might be ready to offer around 60 million euros to test Atalanta's position, given the Blues' policy of signing young talents with high potential.

According to the same source, Manchester United and Arsenal are closely monitoring Ahanor's development, as both clubs are searching for long-term defensive solutions and see the Atalanta player as a future defensive captain project.

The site also mentioned that Napoli has prepared detailed technical reports about the player, while Ahanor falls within Bayern Munich's strategy of early investment in outstanding defenders, and Real Madrid has also joined the line of interest.

Ahanor possesses an impressive physical and technical record, enjoying strength, aerial superiority, and the ability to keep up with experienced attackers, alongside his calmness in building play from the back and his intelligence in positioning and decision-making, which has quickly boosted his status in the Italian league, where he has participated in eight matches so far.

The report confirmed that Atalanta's management views Ahanor as a future defensive captain project, not just a player for quick sale, especially since his contract extends until 2028, giving the Italian club a strong advantage in securing his future.