Liverpool are reportedly planning to signal Atalanta ahead Ademola Lookman, as per Spanish outlet Fichajes.
After struggling to show his price on the highest stage in the course of the early phases of his profession, he lastly managed to flourish his profession having moved to La Dea again in 2022.
The Nigerian loved a stellar marketing campaign final time period, making 27 purpose contributions in all competitions. He even guided his workforce to win the Europa League title by scoring a hat-trick within the last in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen.
Following that, he was linked with a transfer away from Gewiss Stadium final summer season however a deal finally didn’t come to fruition. Now, he has continued to show spectacular performances this season, scoring 15 objectives and registering seven assists in all competitions.
His relationship with Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gaspirini has seemingly damaged down. So, hypothesis surrounding his future has began rising in latest occasions.
Lookman to Liverpool
Fichajes declare that Liverpool need to lure Lookman away from Gewiss Stadium by profiting from his present contract. He’s set to enter the ultimate yr of his present contract subsequent summer season so he will be bought in a cut-price deal.
The Reds need to rent the African as a possible substitute for Luis Diaz – who has began attracting curiosity from different golf equipment and his departure is an actual chance in the course of the low season.
Lookman can be a really perfect substitute for Diaz and already has expertise within the Premier League having beforehand performed for Everton, Fulham and Leicester Metropolis.
The 27-year-old – valued at round £46m by Transfermarkt – is at the moment on the prime stage of his profession and can be hoping to return to the Premier League to show his price within the English high flight as he beforehand failed to try this.
It’s going to be attention-grabbing to see whether or not the Merseyside membership finally make a concrete method to lure him to Anfield forward of subsequent season to strengthen the attacking division.
In the meantime, following a 2-2 draw in opposition to Aston Villa in midweek, Liverpool will face off in opposition to Manchester Metropolis within the Premier League subsequent Sunday earlier than taking over Newcastle United subsequent week.
