- Atlanta’s Lookman’s impressive performances, including a hat-trick in the Europa League final, have reportedly caught PSG’s attention
- PSG’s pursuit of Lookman follows the departure of Kylian Mbappé to Real Madrid
- Lookman was left out of Atalanta’s Serie A travelling squad due to ongoing transfer discussions with PSG
Lookman, who turns 27 in October, has been linked with a high-profile move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). The French giants have shown strong interest in the winger, particularly after his stellar performances in the UEFA Europa League. According to reports, PSG have made contact with Lookman’s representatives, with the player reportedly keen on the move to Paris.
Atalanta, meanwhile, stands to make a significant profit from Lookman’s sale. Having paid just £7m to acquire him from RB Leipzig, they could potentially sell him to PSG for as much as £50m.
This would represent a substantial return on investment for the Serie A club.
PSG keep tabs on Leicester City's reject, Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman’s journey from London to the Bundesliga and now to Italian Serie A has been nothing short of remarkable. After signing with Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022 for €9.35m plus bonuses, the forward has rapidly become one of the club's standout players.
Interestingly, before moving to Italy, Lookman was on loan at Leicester City, where he impressed during his temporary spell, scoring eight goals and providing five assists in 42 appearances. However, Leicester chose not to activate the £14m option to buy him permanently.
In 79 appearances for Atalanta last season, Lookman tallied an impressive 32 goals and 18 assists, earning recognition on the European stage, most notably with his hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.
Born and raised in London, Lookman has developed into a key figure for Atalanta, playing a pivotal role in their domestic and European campaigns.
Despite his success, Atalanta currently finds themselves with a depleted attack. Gianluca Scamacca and Nicolo’ Zaniolo are sidelined due to injuries, leaving Mateo Retegui and Charles De Ketelaere as the only available strikers.
The potential transfer of the Nigerian international to PSG is particularly intriguing given Lookman’s recent exclusion from Atalanta’s squad for their Serie A opener. This omission has only fueled the speculation that a deal with PSG could be imminent.
Paris Saint-Germain, who are keen on bolstering their wing options following Kylian Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid, see Lookman as a prime candidate to fill the void. Ousmane Dembélé, who joined PSG last summer, emphasized that the team would need a collective effort to compensate for Mbappé’s exit.
Lookman’s potential move to PSG would be proof of his growth as a player and his ability to now consistently perform on the big stage, with PSG being a regular candidate of the UEFA Champions League.
His performance in Italy, coupled with his impact in the Europa League, has made him a sought-after asset in European football.
As the summer transfer window nears its close, all eyes will be on whether Lookman makes the switch to the French capital.
Lookman, Boniface, 6 other Nigerian footballers who won trophies, awards in 2023/2024 season
Previously, TheRadar reported that Ademola Lookman, Nigeria’s Super Eagles winger having joined the Super Eagles national team in January 2020, recently emerged as Atlanta’s B.C.’s Player of the Season for 2023/2024.
Remarkably, he has achieved some great feats for Atlanta so far. Atlanta qualified for two finals in which Ademola Lookman played a great role in this success.
