Four English Premier League clubs are set to hold talks with Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman, over a potential transfer, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 27-year-old inside forward has scored 18 goals and provided seven assists in 37 games across all competitions for La Dea this season
Lookman is set to leave the Gewiss Stadium this summer, and as per Caught Offside, Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool, and Arsenal are gearing up to hold talks with the Nigerian in the coming weeks.
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According to the report, Hansi Flick's Barcelona have contacted the player’s representatives to evaluate a potential move for Lookman, but the financial situation of the 2015 treble winners stands in the way.
Additionally, Juventus want to prioritise a move for Lookman, but Atalanta raised their asking fee for the Bianconeri, and would only sell for around €65m, €10m more than their fee for clubs outside Italy.
Should Lookman move to the Premier League?
The Premier League looks like a perfect fit for Lookman, and a return to the place where he started his football career would make headlines, but he's spoilt for choice.
For Chelsea, he'll be an undisputed starter. Enzo Maresca's side are in a tough situation with Jadon Sancho, and none of their wingers have been exceptional. Bringing Lookman in would make the Blues title contenders, plus, he can play as a makeshift centre-forward.
The Gunners are looking to add a trophy to their cabinet under Mikel Arteta, and the addition of the 2024 UEFA Europa League winner will boost their chances of achieving such.
Liverpool also need to replace Darwin Nunez and Diogo Jota in the summer, while Manchester United are dreadful in attack.
