BERGAMO, Italy — Ademola Lookman, di Atalanta forward wey don shine for Serie A this season, don attract interest from several Premier League clubs as dem dey prepare for di summer transfer window.
Di 27-year-old Nigerian attacker wey don score 18 goals for dis season, dey one of di hottest names wey dey circulate ahead of di transfer window. Sources from CaughtOffside report say, Barcelona don reach out to Lookman’s representatives, but financial pressure wey dey face dem fit make di deal difficult.
Juventus, wey don show serious interest in di player from di start, still dey monitor di situation, but di €60 million to €65 million price tag fit hinder dem. Other clubs like Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Arsenal don also express interest, as dem plan to hold talks with Lookman very soon.
A Chelsea source talk say, Lookman fit provide di kind upgrade dem need for di forward line, especially since dem dey look for better options to replace Mykhailo Mudryk, wey don struggle lately. Arsenal too dey search for depth along di wings to help maintain squad freshness as dem pursue league title and Champions League success.
Liverpool also dey face issues with Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota wey no dey deliver as dem expect. Lookman’s experience fit fit well for Liverpool as dem dey look for creative and potent striker to boost dia attack.
Lookman, dis season, don contribute 25 goals (18 goals and seven assists) and fit play multiple attacking roles. His form don improve since im time for Everton, with di player stating, “I’m anticipating di future because I dey look forward to achieving great things. I’m never really satisfied. That’s always my mindset – let’s go for more.”
As di transfer window dey approach, clubs go dey closely monitor di developments, as Lookman’s impressive performance could see him make a solid comeback to di Premier League.
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