Ademola Lookman has reportedly informed Atalanta of his desire to leave the club this summer.
Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has reportedly made it clear to Atalanta that he will be moving on from the club this summer.
Lookman has one year left on his deal with Atalanta, and according to ChronicleLive, has informed the club of his desire to find a new home.
The report has put Europe's top clubs on alert, with the likes of Liverpool, Newcastle and even Barcelona attentive to the situation.
Lookman, 27, has been outstanding for Atalanta this season, contributing 18 goals and 7 assists, and playing a key role in the club's title charge. He is also the reigning African footballer of the year, capping an exceptional 12-month run.
Atalanta are believed to be looking for a fee of less than £50m to let their star man leave this summer, and are more inclined to selling him rather than letting him go for nothing in 2026.
Lookman reportedly made up his mind to leave Atalanta after a high profile bust-up with manager Gian Piero Gasperini over a penalty miss in the Champions League against Club Brugge.
Gasperini called the Nigerian 'the worst penalty taker he had ever seen', and the comments provoked a reaction from Lookman, who made his feelings clear on social media.
In the end, a parting of ways may be the best situation for all parties.
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