{"id":829175,"date":"2025-02-23T10:12:04","date_gmt":"2025-02-23T16:12:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/23\/arsenal-liverpool-alert-as-lookmans-future-at-atalanta-grows-tense\/"},"modified":"2025-02-23T10:12:04","modified_gmt":"2025-02-23T16:12:04","slug":"arsenal-liverpool-alert-as-lookmans-future-at-atalanta-grows-tense","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/23\/arsenal-liverpool-alert-as-lookmans-future-at-atalanta-grows-tense\/","title":{"rendered":"Arsenal, Liverpool alert as Lookman\u2019s future at Atalanta grows tense"},"content":{"rendered":"

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English Premier League sides, Arsenal and Liverpool, have held talks about a summer move for Super Eagles and Atalanta forward, Ademola Olajade Lookman, Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The 27-year-old appears to have strained his relationship with Atalanta head coach, Gian Piero Gasperini after he hit back at the Italian gaffer who earlier labelled him as the worst penalty taker he\u2019s seen.<\/p>\n

With Lookman\u2019s<\/a> contract ending next season, interest in the 2024 CAF Player of the Year is growing, as he\u2019s keen on a return to the English Premier League, following the ongoing feud with his coach, as reported by Calcio Mercato<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Ademola Lookman plays during the UEFA Champions League 2024\/25 match between Atalanta BC and Real Madrid in Bergamo, Italy, on December 10, 2024, at Gewiss Stadium. Bergamo Italy. [Photo Credit\/ Imago].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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As per <\/span>Caught Offside<\/span><\/a>, Arsenal and Liverpool have held talks regarding a move for Lookman, and Atalanta are seeking at least \u20ac60-65 million for the Nigerian attacker, who might be tempted to return to England.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Soccernet.ng<\/a> earlier reported the Merseysiders have one eye on Lookman as they\u2019re uncertain about the future of Luis Diaz at Anfield.<\/p>\n

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Ademola Lookman during the Uefa Champions League match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. [Photo Credit\/ Imago].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Arsenal are in dire need of a world-class winger besides Bukayo Saka. Most of their attacks come down the right side due to the technical adeptness of the English man. While this signifies Saka\u2019s importance in the team, it has caused an over-reliance on the left-footed winger.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gabriel Martinelli is having a season to forget, and Mikel Arteta\u2019s side need to bring in more competition across their frontline if they\u2019re to compete for trophies next season. The Gunners are currently nine behind Liverpool on the English Premier League table.<\/p>\n

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Ademola Lookman bags the 2024 CAF POTY Award. [Photo Credit\/ X].<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Barcelona are interested in Luis Diaz, who has been a bit-part player at Anfield this season, largely due to Cody Gakpo\u2019s form. The Colombian has had to compete with Diogo Jota, and Darwin N\u00fa\u00f1ez for starting spots in the number nine position.<\/p>\n

Arne Slot\u2019s side are considering a move for Lookman, but this will only happen if Luis Diaz moves away from the six-time UEFA Champions League winners.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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\n\t\t\t\tAdefolahan is a multilingual journalist and writer at Soccernet Nigeria.<\/p>\n

With a track record of involvement in College sports, Adefolahan is focused on crafting engaging football content and utilising his language skills and extensive sports knowledge to enhance content accessibility for a global audience.<\/p>\n

He has interviewed Nigerian stars like Finidi George, Junior Lokosa, and Abraham Onahi Ogbu.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

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