Manchester United Among Clubs Eyeing £51m Move for Nigerian Forward After Stellar Serie A Campaign
Ademola Lookman has been lighting up Serie A this season, emerging as one of Atalanta’s most influential players in their charge towards Champions League qualification. The Nigerian international, who famously netted a hat-trick in last year’s Europa League final triumph over Bayer Leverkusen, is now attracting serious interest from the Premier League—with Manchester United reportedly leading the chase.
A Career-Best Season in Bergamo
Since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022 for just €15m, Lookman has flourished under Gian Piero Gasperini’s attacking system. The 27-year-old has been in electrifying form, averaging better than a goal every other game while helping La Dea push for a potential club-record third-place finish.
His performances have not gone unnoticed. According to reports from Italy, Atalanta are willing to sell the former Everton man for around £51m—a fee that could represent a bargain for a player with his creativity, versatility, and proven big-game pedigree.
Manchester United’s Attacking Revamp
With United languishing in their worst league position in over three decades, reinforcements are a must this summer. Gary Neville recently claimed the club need at least five new signings to compete at the top again—and Lookman could be a key piece of the puzzle.
The Red Devils’ attack is in flux after loaning out Antony and Marcus Rashford in January, with both players excelling at their temporary clubs. If neither returns, Lookman’s ability to play across the frontline—combined with his 37 Serie A goals and 18 assists since 2022—makes him an enticing option.
From Charlton to the Champions League?
Lookman’s journey has been one of steady growth. After breaking through at Charlton Athletic, he struggled to cement himself at Everton before revitalizing his career in Germany and Italy. Now, a return to England at the peak of his powers could be on the horizon.
At £51m, he offers proven quality at a fraction of the cost of other marquee forwards. For a United side in desperate need of dynamism in attack, Lookman might just be the perfect fit.
One thing’s certain: if he does make the move, Premier League defenders will have a serious problem on their hands.
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