The summer transfer window is heating up once more, and one of Nigeria’s best is squarely in the spotlight as Atletico Madrid step up efforts to secure his signature.
Reports across Europe, including from trusted transfer guru Fabrizio Romano, suggest that Atletico Madrid have resumed talks with Italian side Atalanta in a bid to bring Ademola Lookman to the Wanda Metropolitano.
The Spanish giants, who just finished signing Thiago Almada, are not done yet. Their latest priority is reinforcing their attacking line even further, particularly if more exits are to materialize over the course of the next few weeks.
Ademola Lookman is seen as a prime target to add pace, versatility, and directness to Diego Simeone’s offense.
Despite being under contract to Atalanta until 2027, the 26-year-old winger remains one of Europe’s most sought-after players.
Atletico’s scouting network has re-established contact with Atalanta in recent days and is awaiting firm news regarding the club’s valuation to submit a formal offer.
Atalanta are believed to be demanding a fee in the region of €50 million, a figure Atletico Madrid are pondering. The LaLiga side are being cautious because of Financial Fair Play issues and the potential need to offload some squad players first before they can sanction an agreement.
Ademola Lookman’s stock was running high after a scintillating run of form last season, which included a stunning hat-trick in the Europa League final, as Atalanta won their first-ever European trophy.
With Atletico Madrid set to rebuild and remain competitive both domestically and in Europe, the signing of such an explosive attacker would be a real statement of intent.
The transfer will depend on how soon the Madrid club can negotiate a reasonable transfer fee and clear space in their current ranks.
Everyone is waiting to see whether the Nigerian star will make a move to LaLiga or remain in Serie A to continue his upward trajectory. One thing is certain, he remains one of the most highly sought-after players in European football.
