Brighton's bid for Honest Ahanor could shape his international future before the Super Eagles play Italy.

Super Eagles head coach Eric Chelle is expected to be on alert after Brighton & Hove Albion submitted a serious bid for Nigerian-born defender Honest Ahanor from Atalanta, according to Afrik‑Foot.

If the move is completed, it could also aid the Super Eagles in their competition with Italy over the teenager’s international allegiance.

Transfer analysts Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook say Brighton have put forward a formal offer of roughly €34 million (£30 million) for the