Calvin Bassey, Ademola Lookman and Ola Aina during the Super Eagles of Nigeria training in preparation for the match against Cheetahs of Benin Republic [Photo credit/Imago]
North London side Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly eyeing a move for Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports.
Per Givemesport, Tottenham, potentially biting off more than they can chew, will battle Premier League giants like Arsenal and Liverpool, who have previously been linked to the forward.
Lookman, who continues to impress for Atalanta BC, has been at the centre of transfer speculation, with several clubs vying for his services.
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Adding fuel to the fire, Lookman was criticised by his manager, Gian Piero Gasperini, straining their relationship and further sparking rumours of his departure.
The 13th-placed Premier League side are reportedly looking to capitalise on this uncertainty regarding his future at the Gewiss Stadium.
Now, the London club hopes to lure the 2024 CAF Player of the Year back to England. However, securing his signature won’t come easy, as Lookman’s value has soared after his heroic Europa League final hat-trick that sealed Atalanta’s first-ever European title.
So far this season, the former Everton forward has scored 17 goals and provided seven assists in 30 appearances for Atalanta.
With the summer transfer window approaching, Atalanta may look to cash in on Lookman, who has just one year left on his contract.
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