{"id":834161,"date":"2025-03-15T10:13:12","date_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/15\/no-chance-ex-parma-manager-dismisses-napolis-move-for-liverpool-linked-super-eagles-star\/"},"modified":"2025-03-15T10:13:12","modified_gmt":"2025-03-15T15:13:12","slug":"no-chance-ex-parma-manager-dismisses-napolis-move-for-liverpool-linked-super-eagles-star","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/03\/15\/no-chance-ex-parma-manager-dismisses-napolis-move-for-liverpool-linked-super-eagles-star\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cNo chance\u201d \u2013 Ex-Parma manager dismisses Napoli\u2019s move for Liverpool-linked Super Eagles star"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer <\/p>\n<div>\n<div>\n<p><strong>Former Parma general manager Enrico Fedele has dismissed reports linking <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Ademola+Lookman+\">Ademola Lookman<\/a> with a move to <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Napoli\">Napoli<\/a>, insisting that the club\u2019s Sporting Director Giovanni Manna is focused on other targets, <a href=\"https:\/\/Soccernet.ng\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Soccernet.ng<\/a> reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Speculation around Lookman\u2019s future has been growing in recent weeks, with reports suggesting that Napoli, Juventus, and <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Liverpool\">Liverpool<\/a> are all monitoring the Nigerian international.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer What Fedele said about Napoli\u2019s move for Super Eagles star Lookman<\/h2>\n<p>However, Fedele has poured cold water on Napoli\u2019s supposed interest, stating categorically that the <a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Atalanta\">Atalanta<\/a> star is not on their radar.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_153058\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-153058\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GlooihAXQAAAjwi-1.jpeg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria Super Eagles and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit X\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1999\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-153058\">Nigeria Super Eagles and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<blockquote>\n<p>\u201cLookman to Napoli? No, there is no chance that this deal will go through. I don\u2019t see why these rumours should be spread,\u201d Fedele said on Tele A\u2019s Fuorigioco program as per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.areanapoli.it\/interviste\/fedele-napoli-niente-lookman-manna-vuole-un-calciatore-fortissimo_585672.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Area Napoli<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have been in the world of football for about fifty years and have developed several relationships. I can tell you that Giovanni Manna, Sporting Director of Napoli, is on the trail of another player: Solet. Trust me: he is really strong, very strong.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Let\u2019s keep going like this. Together! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/L8YdmMnL3z\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/L8YdmMnL3z<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Ademola Lookman (@Alookman_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Alookman_\/status\/1898874859821608982?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 9, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h4><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VagMHLcA89MZvw0Btc21\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/h4>\n<p><strong>READ MORE\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/03\/why-liverpool-prefer-ademola-lookman.html\">Why Liverpool would rather sign Ademola Lookman instead of Hugo Ekitike or Isak<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/02\/manchester-united-could-sign-2-nigerians.html\">Why Manchester United may sign Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen in the summer<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2024\/12\/ademola-lookman-hits-career-high-n90b-valuation-rivals-osimhen-as-nigerias-most-valuable-star.html\">Ademola Lookman hits career-high N90b valuation, rivals Osimhen as Nigeria\u2019s most valuable star<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Soccer Liverpool and Juventus still in the race for Super Eagles star\u00a0<\/h2>\n<p>While Fedele is confident Napoli will not pursue Lookman, other European giants remain keen.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/?s=Juventus\">Juventus<\/a> are reportedly considering a move for the 27-year-old as they look to reshape their attack in the summer. Their interest could depend on the potential sale of Dusan Vlahovic, which would free up funds for new signings.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Liverpool have been linked with a \u00a360 million bid, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_152010\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-152010\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/03\/GkfkNU2WkAAy2Hu.jpeg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria Super Eagles and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit X\" width=\"1247\" height=\"1247\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-152010\">Nigeria Super Eagles and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit X<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With Luis Diaz attracting strong interest from Barcelona, the Premier League side is already assessing possible replacements, and Lookman is one of the names on their shortlist.<\/p>\n<p>While Barcelona have eyes for Diaz, the club\u2019s sporting director Deco is a known admirer of Lookman, which places the Super Eagles star on the Spanish giant\u2019s transfer wishlist.<\/p>\n<blockquote data-media-max-width=\"560\">\n<div dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">\n<p>Ademola Lookman (27) has 25 goal contributions in 31 games for Atalanta this season. <\/p>\n<p>Last season, his output was also great for the Italian club: 26 goal contributions in 45 games. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/W7rWohoHV8\" target=\"_blank\">pic.twitter.com\/W7rWohoHV8<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\u2014 EuroFoot (@eurofootcom) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/eurofootcom\/status\/1899179449104343115?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">March 10, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2>Soccer Lookman\u2019s future in doubt<\/h2>\n<p>Despite his excellent form this season\u201415 goals and six assists in 28 matches\u2014Lookman\u2019s future at Atalanta remains uncertain.<\/p>\n<p>His relationship with head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has reportedly deteriorated following a penalty miss in a UEFA Champions League clash against Club Brugge, further fueling speculation that he could leave in the summer.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_147974\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-147974\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2025\/01\/imago1057876185-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Soccer Nigeria Super Eagles and Atalanta star Ademola Lookman\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\"  ><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-147974\">Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring goal during the Serie A between Atalanta BC vs Atalanta BC at Gewiss Stadium. Photo by IMAGO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>With Lookman\u2019s contract expiring in 2026, Atalanta currently value him at \u20ac60 million, but they may be forced to negotiate a lower fee if they decide to sell.<\/p>\n<h2>Soccer Soccernet.ng\u2019s verdict on Lookman<\/h2>\n<p>While Fedele\u2019s comments suggest Napoli are looking elsewhere, the transfer saga surrounding Lookman is far from over.<\/p>\n<p>Europe\u2019s biggest clubs are keen on Lookman and if Juventus and Liverpool remain interested, the Nigerian winger could still be on the move this summer.<\/p>\n<p>Whether he stays in Italy or makes a return to the Premier League, Lookman\u2019s next step promises to be one of the most intriguing stories of the transfer window.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Soccer Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\" src=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/app\/uploads\/2024\/12\/DSC_0327-copy-150x150.jpg\"  height=\"80\" width=\"80\">\t\t<\/p>\n<div>\n<h3>\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/author\/imhonlamhen-eronmhonsele\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele\t\t\t\t<\/a><br \/>\n\t\t\t<\/h3>\n<p>\n\t\t\t\tImhonlamhen Eronmhonsele turns into a ball of passion when writing about Nigerian football and its talents, whether rising stars or established legends, locally and abroad.<\/p>\n<p>From the deepest corners of the Middle East, to the green fields of the Americas, to the celebrated grounds in Europe, and the rich soils of Africa, Imhons is more than glad, usually with a glass of a tasty drink nearby, to capture the essence of the game, by connecting the dots between culture, identity, and football.\t\t\t<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/2025\/03\/parma-liverpool-super-eagles.html\" class=\"button purchase\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Read More<\/a>Imhonlamhen Eronmhonsele<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Soccer Former Parma general manager Enrico Fedele has dismissed reports linking Ademola Lookman with a move to Napoli, insisting that the club\u2019s Sporting Director Giovanni Manna is focused on other targets, Soccernet.ng reports. Speculation around Lookman\u2019s future has been growing in recent weeks, with reports suggesting that Napoli, Juventus, and Liverpool are all monitoring the [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":834162,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[50018,64,2005],"tags":[5398,9674],"class_list":{"0":"post-834161","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-no","8":"category-chance","9":"category-soccer","10":"tag-chance","11":"tag-no"},"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/834161","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=834161"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/834161\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/834162"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=834161"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=834161"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=834161"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}