Tottenham Hotspur have emerged as strong contenders in the race to sign Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta when the summer transfer window opens.
The North London club is set to compete with Premier League rivals Liverpool and Chelsea for the 27-year-old CAF Player of the Year, with an initial offer of around €45m (£37m) plus performance-based bonuses expected.
Spurs have been closely monitoring Lookman in recent months and view him as a key addition to bolster their attacking options after an inconsistent season.
According to Fichajes, Tottenham aims to reinforce their frontline, especially with the expected departures of Richarlison and Timo Werner this summer.
Lookman has been in exceptional form for Atalanta this season, registering 17 goals and seven assists in 30 appearances across all competitions.
His outstanding performances have drawn the interest of several Premier League clubs, with his ability to play across the attacking line making him a valuable target.
The former Everton winger has expressed a strong desire to return to the Premier League, where he previously featured before moving to RB Leipzig and later joining Atalanta in 2022.
Liverpool are also keeping a close eye on Lookman as they prepare for a potential squad revamp amid speculation surrounding Mohamed Salah’s future at Anfield.
Sky Sports Switzerland repoirts that the Reds have already taken concrete steps toward securing the Nigerian international, viewing him as a possible successor to their Egyptian star.
Meanwhile, Chelsea is eager to strengthen its attack, having been overly reliant on Nicolas Jackson and Cole Palmer this season.
Adding Lookman would provide much-needed depth and quality to their forward line.
Atalanta reportedly prefers to sell the player outside of Italy, which puts English clubs in a favorable position.
However, sources suggest the Serie A side may demand as much as €65m (£53.8m) for the forward, who has been hailed as a “truly extraordinary player.”
Lookman’s reputation soared last season after his stunning hat-trick secured Atalanta’s Europa League final triumph over Bayer Leverkusen.
He further cemented his status by playing a crucial role in Nigeria’s journey to the Africa Cup of Nations final.
His relationship with Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini has reportedly become strained following a public disagreement last month, adding to speculation about his future.
With Lookman entering the final 12 months of his contract, though Atalanta holds an option to extend by another year, the Italian club faces a crucial decision: accept the €45m bid plus add-ons or retain their star forward for another season.
