BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal have reignited their pursuit of Atalanta’s dynamic forward Ademola Lookman, with fresh talks underway this summer.

BREAKING NEWS: Arsenal have reignited their pursuit of Atalanta’s dynamic forward Ademola Lookman, with fresh talks underway this summer.

 

 

 

🔄 What’s happening?

 

Arsenal initially contacted Lookman in August 2024. Now, after around ten months, discussions are back on the table, with the asking price set between €45–50 million plus bonuses .

 

The 27‑year‑old, who operates as a forward/winger, delivered an impressive 20 goals and 7 assists across 40 games for Atalanta in the 2024‑25 season .

 

 

 

 

🧭 Why Arsenal are interested

 

Mikel Arteta sees Lookman as an ideal attacking reinforcement—a fast, direct player with Premier League experience, capable of operating both centrally and wide .

 

His track record:

 

Hat‑trick hero in the Europa League final (2024).

 

Named African Footballer of the Year, with 52 goals and 25 assists in 118 games for Atalanta .

 

 

Lookman himself is reportedly eager for a return to the Premier League to test himself again and establish his impact .

 

 

 

 

⚖️ Competition & negotiations

 

Liverpool have also shown previous interest, but Arsenal appear to be leading the chase now .

 

Lookman is firmly on Arsenal’s radar, but Atalanta are holding out for around €50 million, with potential add-ons increasing the total package .

 

Other clubs like Juventus are reportedly monitoring the situation, but none seem as hot as Arsenal at present .

 

 

 

 

📝 Bottom line

 

Arsenal have re-launched their efforts to sign Ademola Lookman from Atalanta, with summer negotiations in motion. The deal hinges on meeting Atalanta’s valuation and out-maneuvering potential suitors. A reunion with the Premier League could offer both the player and Arsenal a rewarding next chapter.

 

 

 

Let me know if you’d like a comparative breakdown of Lookman versus other targets—for example, Mateo Retegui—or more background on how he

’d fit Arsenal’s current squad dynamics.

 

 

 

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