Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta after being approached by Paris Saint-Germain, with two Premier League clubs, Liverpool and Arsenal, also making offers in the last 24 hours, meaning the Super Eagles attacker will be left to decide his future before the summer transfer deadline.
Ademola Lookman has become one of the hottest prospects in European football with two more clubs joining the race for his signature in the last 72 hours.
Paris Saint-Germain first contacted Gonzalo Ramos’ agent about a transfer after the Portuguese attacker sustained an injury in the opening game of the season.
Ademola Lookman reacts to Atalanta’s loss to Real Madrid in the UEFA Super Cup final.Photo by Giacomo Cosua.
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Premier League sides Liverpool and Arsenal have both joined the title race in the past 24 hours, with both teams keen to bolster their attacking power despite winning their opening league games.
Legit.ng analyses the interests of the three clubs and where Lookman fits in.
Premier League clubs vying with PSG for Ademola Lookman
Clubs interested in Lookman
1. Paris Saint-Germain
According to multiple reports in Italian and French media, the Parisians are yet to make contact with the Bergamo-based club but have been in contact with the player’s agent and offered a contract worth 5 million euros per season.
2. Arsenal
According to Alfred Pedula, Arsenal are interested in the Nigerian player and are reportedly willing to offer more than £42 million for Polish defender Jakub Kiwior. The inclusion of Kiwior in the transfer fee is expected to bring the fee down, with Atalanta expected to be around £60 million.
3. Liverpool
The Reds have been quiet in the transfer market despite appointing new manager Arne Slott, and Liverpool have been interested in the Nigerian for many years but no progress was made. Liverpool remain interested and could make a move if the opportunity arises.
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The speculation hinges on Atalanta confirming the move, with Di Marzio reporting that the player took part in training this morning after missing yesterday’s session.
Speaking to Legit.ng, UK-based journalist Rilwan Balogun advised the England-born forward to choose Liverpool over other options.
“It’s a pretty tough choice for Lookman. Between Arsenal, Liverpool and PSG, I think his style of football suits PSG the best, but PSG has a lot of wingers. They have Bradley Barkola, Dembele and Lee Kang-in, who can also play as a winger. They also recently signed Désiré Douai, who I think is a talented footballer with incredible potential,” he said. “On the left wing at Arsenal, where Lookman looks more capable, they have Trossard and Martinelli, but they need cover for Saka. If, as rumours suggest, all three clubs are really asking for him, I think there’s a lot to gain from a move to Liverpool. Arne Slott’s system seems like the system in which Lookman would shine the most.”
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Gasperini worried about Lookman’s future
Legit.ng reports that Lookman’s future remains unclear with Atalanta indicating they are unwilling to let their prized star player go, despite interest from PSG, Arsenal and Liverpool in recent days.
Manager Gian Piero Gasperini was asked about the player’s future after the win over Lecce but admitted it was unclear what would happen on the final day of the transfer window.
Source: Legit.ng