According to reports, Ademola Lookman, a Nigerian international who has been playing brilliantly for Atalanta in Italy this season, is set to join Arsenal for a reputed £25 million. Gabriel Martinelli’s lacklustre performances this season have prompted the North London club to explore reinforcements on the left wing, adding to the Gunners’ attacking options.
Several Premier League teams, including Liverpool, Tottenham, and Newcastle United, have expressed interest in Lookman, who has tallied 10 goals and five assists this season. Following his historic hat trick in last season’s Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen, the 27-year-old’s reputation has significantly increased. In a European Cup final, he became the first player to accomplish this.
Arsenal Join the Race for Ademola Lookman Amid Transfer Buzz
With a transfer cost anticipated to be around €75 million, Lookman seems amenable to the idea of joining Mikel Arteta’s team. The North Londoners are willing to pay more for his talents. Due to the rush of activity in the transfer market caused by Arsenal’s interest, there are now four Premier League teams competing for Lookman’s services. In the race to sign the exciting talent are Liverpool, Tottenham Hotspur, and Newcastle United.
The fact that former Southampton coach Radhi Jaïdi has thrown his support behind Lookman and predicted he might win the prized CAF Player of the Year title is just fuelling the flames. Jaïdi commended the forward’s exceptional season with Atalanta, putting him ahead of many other candidates for the coveted award. The African football community, which is eagerly expecting the award results, shares this sentiment.
