Ademola Lookman celebrating with his Atalanta teammates (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Arsenal are keeping an eye out for other options in attack alongside Crystal Palace attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze, with Ademola Lookman also on their list.
Well-placed sources with links to the agents industry have informed CaughtOffside that Mikel Arteta is prioritising attacking players this summer.
After early done deals for midfield duo Martin Zubimendi and Christian Norgaard, plus new backup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga, the Gunners have turned their attention towards Noni Madueke and Eze.
While Madueke to Arsenal is almost done, and there have been positive talks regarding Eze, it seems Arsenal also have alternatives in mind in that area of the pitch.
Ademola Lookman of Atalanta (Photo by Pier Marco Tacca/Getty Images)
Ademola Lookman on Arsenal’s list of transfer targets
Arteta is understood to be a big fan of Lookman, so could turn to the Nigeria international if it ends up impossible to reach an agreement with Palace over Eze.
Both players are skilful options on the left-hand side who can provide both goals and assists, though Eze has the added benefit of being able to play centrally.
Lookman might also be tricky as he has plenty of interest from other clubs as well, with sources informing CaughtOffside that Tottenham, Newcastle, West Ham and Napoli are all keen.
Where next for Ademola Lookman?
Lookman previously flopped in the Premier League when he was a youngster at clubs like Everton, Fulham and Leicester City.
So could a big move to title challengers Arsenal really be ideal for the 27-year-old? It’s certainly easy to imagine that there might be better options more at his level.
Still, if we were to go off Lookman’s Serie A form alone, then he makes sense as an exciting potential addition for any top club.
Lookman Atalanta stats
Games
Goals
2022/23
33
15
2023/24
45
17
2024/25
40
20
Lookman has been a star player for Atalanta, and showed he can do it…
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