Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur will reportedly look to sign 27-year-old Nigerian international Ademola Lookman from Serie A club Atalanta this summer.
According to a report by Spanish outlet Fichajes, Ademola Lookman might be in line to join his fourth Premier League club in the summer transfer window. Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur are keen on landing the Atalanta attacker. The three English bigwigs will likely submit bids worth around €45 million to sign the Nigerian international from the Serie A title chasers.
The rise and rise of Ademola Lookman at Atalanta
Ademola Lookman has resurrected his stuttering career since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig in August 2022. The London-born forward has finally found a stable footing, and he has gone from strength to strength during his stint with La Dea, apart from a brief skirmish with Gian Piero Gasperini.
The 27-year-old has been excellent thus far this season, contributing to 24 goals in 30 outings across all competitions. Lookman has found the back of the net 17 times and provided seven assists. Meanwhile, the player’s progress at Atalanta has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs, including Premier League bigwigs like Chelsea, Liverpool, and Tottenham Hotspur.
A man in demand
The Nigerian international has been on Chelsea’s radar for a long time. The continued interest is understandable, considering Mykhailo Mudryk’s long-term future is uncertain after failing a doping test. In addition, Jadon Sancho, Pedro Neto, and Noni Madueke have blown hot and cold. So, Lookman is a viable target for Chelsea.
Meanwhile, Liverpool’s interest in Ademola Lookman makes sense. The London-born forward can slot in as the central striker, making him the ideal replacement for the exit-linked Darwin Nunez. However, with Mohamed Salah’s long-term future uncertain, the Reds also need a prolific wide attacker. So, Lookman can be a two-pronged solution for Liverpool.
As for Tottenham Hotspur, Richarlison faces an uncertain future at the North London club heading into the summer transfer window. In addition, Son Heung-min has blown hot and cold in the 2024/25 season and is approaching the final year of his contract. So, Lookman is an option worth considering.
The three Premier League clubs are ready to cough up around €45 million to sign the 27-year-old Nigerian international from Atalanta in the summer transfer window. However, it is unclear if the Serie A title contenders are ready to accept that sum and part ways with him in the coming months.