Chelsea are reportedly in talks to sign Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, according to BBC News, with the Italy youth international's fee touted at around £34.3m.
The 18-year-old has emerged as one of Serie A's most promising young defenders and would represent another addition to Chelsea's growing collection of teenage talent under their current recruitment strategy.
Nothing has been finalised yet, and the report stresses discussions are still ongoing between the two clubs. GoalPoles will provide updates as the story develops.