Brighton & Hove Albion have had their opening bid for highly rated Italian defender Honest Ahanor rejected by Atalanta, as the Serie A club remain determined to keep hold of one of their brightest young talents.
According to reports, the Premier League club tabled an offer worth around €34 million (£30 million) for the 18-year-old, but Atalanta turned it down immediately.
Transfer expert Nicolò Schira reports that La Dea value Ahanor at between €40 million and €45 million, meaning Brighton will have to significantly improve their offer if they hope to secure his signature.
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