Ademola Lookman: Premier League giants handed huge boost in race to sign Africa's best

Nigeria's Super Eagles star Ademola Lookman.

Ademola Lookman: Premier League giants handed huge boost in race to sign Africa's best

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 16:21 - 28.06.2025

Super Eagles of Nigeria and Napoli forward Ademola Lookman is edging closer to a Premier League move, according to reports.

Arsenal have been handed a significant boost in their pursuit of Atalanta's Ademola Lookman.

The Gunners have been linked with the Nigerian star in recent months, alongside several top clubs in Europe.

Lookman's stock rose after his hat-trick in Atalanta's 2024 Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen, sparking speculation about his future.

The reigning CAF Player of the Year has just one year left on his deal, and Atalanta's latest move suggests they may be preparing for life without the Nigerian.

Lookman scored 15 goals in the Serie A and 5 in the UCL this season.

Pulse Sports reported that Atalanta have secured a deal for Southampton's Kamaldeen Sulemana for €21.5million, including add-ons.

Sulemana, typically a left winger at Southampton, could fill a similar role at Atalanta, potentially paving the way for Lookman's exit.

Arsenal are desperate to bolster their attack, and a cut price deal for and remain interested in RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko and Real Madrid's versatile winger Rodrygo, who can play on either flank.