PSG’s bid for Lookman falls short as Atalanta stand firm for 2024 African FOTY frontrunner

Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman has been tipped to become the next African Footballer Of The Year following his 2023-24 season performance

Paris Saint-Germain’s pursuit of Ademola Lookman has hit a snag, as their initial offer has fallen short of Atalanta’s valuation for the 2024 African Player of the Year frontrunner, Soccernet.ng reports.

Despite PSG’s strong interest in securing the services of the Nigerian international, Atalanta remain resolute in their stance, refusing to part with their star forward for anything less than their asking price.

According to reports circulating in the Italian media, particularly from Tutto Atalanta, the Ligue 1 giants tabled a verbal offer of €30 million for the Super Eagles attacker.

However, the Serie A side swiftly dismissed the French side’s bid, considering it significantly below their expectations for the attacker.

Earlier in the year, Lookman’s market value was estimated at around €20-25 million. However, his electrifying performances in the latter half of the season, including a match-winning hat-trick that secured Atalanta’s UEFA Europa League triumph, have seen his valuation soar to between €50-60 million.

For PSG to successfully acquire the 2024 African Footballer of the Year contender, they will need to substantially increase their offer, as Atalanta are not willing to let go of their prized asset for anything less.

The ball is now in PSG’s court, as they weigh up whether to meet Atalanta’s demands or look elsewhere to bolster their squad.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and an Editor at Soccernet.ng, with a proven track record in conducting interviews with Super Eagles stars such as William Troost-Ekong, Taiwo Awoniyi, Bright Osayi-Samuel, Ademola Lookman, and many others. He has also made a significant impact in breaking transfer news stories. Grounded in video editing, video journalism, social media management, and content strategy, Ayomide brings a wealth of expertise to his work. With a Bachelor's degree in English Language from Adeyemi College of Education and a Master's Degree in School Library and Media Technology from the University of Ibadan, Ayomide is well-prepared to excel in the field.

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