- Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman has become a Serie A sensation, attracting interest from Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle, and Tottenham Hotspur
- Premier League clubs are evaluating whether Lookman’s Serie A success can translate back to English football, with a summer move looking more likely
- Lookman’s previous stints with Everton, Fulham, and Leicester were underwhelming compared to his stellar Serie A form but he might just have another opportunity to prove himself
Ademola Lookman, the Atalanta winger dazzling in Serie A, has caught the attention of Premier League giants Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur.
Following his match-winning performance against AC Milan, Lookman has firmly established himself as one of Italy's standout players this season. With 10 goals and five assists in just 16 appearances across Serie A and the Champions League, his red-hot form from last season has sparked rumours about a potential return to English football.
The Super Eagles forward is valued at approximately £40 million and contracted to Atalanta until 2026, Lookman’s form has seen a significant improvement from his earlier Premier League stints with Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City.
Under Gian Piero Gasperini’s guidance, he has thrived in Atalanta’s wing attacking system. His direct running, sharp movement, and clinical finishing have been fully utilised, making him integral to the club's recent success.
Recruiters from Arsenal and their Premier League rivals have kept a close watch on the “unstoppable” 26-year-old, but there’s caution in their evaluation. Despite Lookman’s transformation in Serie A, scouts remain unsure whether his skill set will translate seamlessly back to the Premier League. His performances in Italy have shown consistency, a trait missing during his earlier spells in England, where he displayed flashes of brilliance but failed to maintain a regular impact.
Lookman is reportedly open to a return to England, making a summer transfer more plausible than a January move. For Atalanta, losing their talisman mid-season would be a significant blow to their campaign, ruling out a winter exit. Yet, the summer window provides Premier League clubs the time to monitor his form and determine whether he’s worth the investment.
Sources suggest that clubs are gauging interest, but their main challenge remains in assessing Lookman’s adaptability. His time at Atalanta has elevated his game to new heights, but replicating that success outside Gasperini’s tactical system remains the ultimate question.
With Lookman’s value continuing to rise in Serie A, the question is no longer whether English clubs are interested but whether they believe he’s the perfect fit for their style of play, regardless, the summer of 2025 could see the Nigerian star change clubs.
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