The transfer engine at the Amex Stadium rarely idles, and the latest whispers from Serie A suggest Roberto De Zerbi's recruitment team are already cas...
The transfer engine at the Amex Stadium rarely idles, and the latest whispers from Serie A suggest Roberto De Zerbi's recruitment team are already casting a net towards Bergamo. GoalZaza can confirm that Brighton and Hove Albion have registered an interest in Atalanta's highly rated Italy Under 21 international, Ahanor. It is a move that feels both logical and slightly ahead of the curve, which is precisely how this club operates.Ahanor is not yet a household name on these shores, but those who track the Primavera and the intense schooling of Gian Piero Gasperini's system will recognise the raw materials. He is a modern wide defender, comfortable in a back four but equally at home bombing forward in a wingback role. That tactical flexibility is gold dust in the Premier League, especially for a side like Brighton who demand their fullbacks contribute heavily to the final third. The lad has pace, a decent crossing technique, and that aggressive Italian defensive schooling that teaches you to read danger before it arrives.What makes this particularly intriguing is the De Zerbi connection. The Brighton boss knows the Italian game intimately, and he understands the unique demands of Gasperini's football. If he sees a fit in Ahanor, you can bet your bottom dollar the analytics and the scouting reports back it up. The question is whether Atalanta, a club that has perfected the art of developing and selling at premium prices, will let another gem slip away cheaply. They are shrewd negotiators, and they know the Premier League tax is real.Brighton are building something sustainable, not just a flash in the pan. They collect high potential talents the way some of us collect matchday programmes. Ahanor would likely be one for the medium term, perhaps bedding in with the Under 23s before stepping up. But don't be surprised if he forces his way into first team conversations faster than expected. The boy has the tools, and he has the right manager watching. Keep an eye on this one; it has the hallmarks of another smart, under the radar piece of business from the Seagulls.
