Premier League side Aston Villa is reportedly positioning itself to attract Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman, who aims to qualify for the Champions League this summer.
Aston Villa hopes to stand out among other top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United, Chelsea, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United, who are also competing for the signature of Ademola Lookman.
Aston Villa still has a lot of interest in Lookman, especially when they have their second straight Champions League place. Atlanta may demand the player about 65 million euros (£55 million) after rejecting a offer last summer around £40 million.
Lookman has performed exceptionally in Atlanta, and he has become a major contributor to the club’s success this season, attracting the attention of elite European clubs.
He expressed his hope to make a formal transfer request to leave Atlanta at the end of the season, which shows his desire to return to the Premier League, a league he has experienced in Everton, Leicester City and Fulham.
Meanwhile, Newcastle United and Manchester United reportedly had preliminary discussions with Lookman, with Lookman having one year left in the contract with Atalanta, which includes a year’s choice.
Meanwhile, Juventus has shifted its focus from Manchester United’s Victor Osimhen to Lookman, showing their interest in Nigeria International.
The latest report from the Italian publication Tuttosport shows that the central side no longer pursues Osimhen, but chooses to prioritize the potential transfer of Lookman.
Juventus is planning to uninstall Serbian striker Dusan Vlahovic this summer and is actively seeking a new center forward.
However, Naples is firmly opposed to selling Osimhen to domestic rivals, especially Juventus, to avoid repeating the controversial Gonzalo Higuain transfer of the legend. In addition, Osimhen’s 70 million euro release clause was reportedly applicable only to foreign clubs, which further complicated the Italian team.
Negotiations continue between Naples sporting director Giovanni Manna and Manchester United over potential talks for Osimhen’s potential transfer to the Premier League, which may pave the way for Danish striker Rasmus Hojlund to move in the opposite direction.
As Osimhen’s situation develops, Juventus appears to be committed to the pursuit of Lookman, who has had an impressive campaign in Atalanta and has been serving as the Cristiano Giuntoli’s Cristiano Giuntoli’s Cristiano Giuntoli’s Cristiano Giuntoli’s Cristiano Giuntoli for some time. Juventus and Atlanta’s discussions about Lookman have been reported, indicating that the club has a strong interest in ensuring Nigeria international.
