By Daily Sports Nigeria on July 20, 2024
Atalanta have set a €70m price tag on Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.
The Bergamo-based club are willing to let the forward depart this summer, but only if their financial demands are met. The asking price is similar to the fee they received from Manchester United for Rasmus Hojlund in 2024.
Lookman, who joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig for €10 million in 2022, was instrumental in securing back-to-back European qualifications for the club. His standout performance came in the UEFA Europa League final, where he netted a historic hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen, becoming the first player to achieve this feat in the competition’s final.
CalcioNews24 reports that Atalanta’s €70 million valuation is non-negotiable, and they are prepared to retain Lookman if their demands are not met.
The Italian club’s stance mirrors their approach with Hojlund, whom they sold to Manchester United for €73.5 million last summer, despite the Danish striker scoring only nine league goals in the preceding season.
Lookman ended the season with an impressive tally of 26 goals across all competitions. This prolific form has caught the attention of several top European clubs.
According to reports, Barcelona, Juventus, and West Ham are among the clubs interested in acquiring Lookman’s services.
The Super Eagles forward is no stranger to the Premier League, having previously featured for Fulham, Everton, and Leicester City.
Source Punch Ng
Posted July 20, 2024
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