By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Arsenal and Liverpool have joined the list of clubs interested in Atalanta defender Honest Ahanor, Prompt News reports.
Ahanor arrived at the Gewiss Stadium from Genoa for €17m last summer.
The versatile defender has established himself as a key player for the former UEFA Europa League champions.
The 18-year-old has made 28 appearances for La Dea including nine in the UEFA Champions League.
Spanish giants Real Madrid are also reportedly monitoring the player.
Scouts from Arsenal have watched Ahanor in recent months.
The Gunners are believed to be lining up a €35m bid for the Nigerian-born star.
Atalanta will however demand around €50m for Ahahor.
The player was born in Italy to Nigerian parents, and has represented the former at the U-17 level.
He has featured once for the Italy U-21 level.
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