Punching above their weight? Tottenham join EPL giants in race for Super Eagles star

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.

Ademola Lookman Celebrating his goal against Angola at the 2023 AFCON in Cote d’Ivoire. [Photo credit/Imago]
It is worth noting that the Super Eagles attacker previously had stints in the Premier League with Everton, Leicester City, and Fulham before reaching new heights in Italy.

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.

Ademola Lookman wins the 2024 Africa Footballer of the Year award in December. Photo Credit X

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.

Ayomide Oguntimehin

Ayomide Oguntimehin is a CAF-accredited sports journalist and 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.

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