Ademola Lookman: 4 Clubs Linked to CAF POTY Favourite Ahead of January Transfer Window
- Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is expected to leave Atalanta at the end of the current season
- Paris Saint-Germain made an unsuccessful attempt to sign him last summer, days to the start of the league
- Even though he has interests from many top European clubs, he is not expected to leave in January
Ademola Lookman is one of the most sought-after players in European football after an incredible year last season for Atalanta and the Nigerian national team.
Paris Saint-Germain had a failed attempt to sign him in the summer, a few days before the start of the Italian Serie A season, and other clubs joined in the pursuit.
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The January transfer window is fast approaching, and rumours about the CAF Men's Player of the Year Award favourite have heightened.
Briefly News looks at the four clubs he has been linked with.
Clubs linked to Lookman
1. Paris Saint-Germain
PSG were after two Nigerian forwards last summer. They spent most of the summer chasing Victor Osimhen, and when they withdrew due to Napoli's tight-fistedness, they turned attention to Lookman and nearly turned his head. The French club still hold their interest.
2. Arsenal
As noted by Goal, the Premier League club also expressed interest in the summer but did not make a concrete move. The Gunners are still interested, particularly with Brazilian winger Gabriel Martinelli, who is still struggling for form.
3. Manchester United
The Red Devils have recruited Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee in the past two summer windows as options up top but have not hit consistently. New manager Ruben as he prepares for his first window.
4. Real Madrid
A report by Caught Offside detailing United's interest also spoke about Spanish giants Real Madrid tempting Lookman, but this is not thought to be anything serious, with Los Blancos already stacked in left-wing with Vinicius Jr, Kylian Mbappe, and Rodrygo Goes.
What Makes Ademola Lookman Special Ahead of CAF Awards
Briefly News reported that a former Atalanta attacker has praised Ademola Lookman ahead of the 2024 CAF Men's Player of the Year Award and names what makes him special.
Lookman is the leading contender for the 2024 African Footballer of the Year Award after a stellar year for club and country, where he reached a final with both teams.
Source: Legit.ng
