Atalanta officials have significantly reduced their financial demands for Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, dropping the asking price from €50m to a more accessible €35m. This strategic adjustment by the Bergamo-based club follows a prolonged period of transfer speculation that began last summer when Lookman unsuccessfully pushed for a move to Inter Milan. While the club previously blocked all domestic exits by enforcing a steep release clause, the reality of Lookman’s contract situation—with only 18 months remaining—now forces a more pragmatic approach to avoid a free agency departure.
Transfer market analyst Ekrem Konur reports that several elite European clubs have received notification of the new price tag. Despite a slight dip in his domestic scoring rate, Lookman recently reminded scouts of his elite pedigree at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where he contributed seven goal involvements for the Super Eagles. His historic Europa League final hat-trick in 2024 remains a major selling point for potential suitors seeking a proven big-game performer.
Current interest spans multiple leagues as the January deadline approaches. Fabrizio Romano confirms that Atlético Madrid maintains a long-standing interest in the 28-year-old, though the Spanish side has not yet submitted a formal bid. Meanwhile, Galatasaray remains active in the race, bolstered by Victor Osimhen’s public efforts to recruit his countryman to the Turkish capital. Domestically, Napoli has entered intensified negotiations with Atalanta, testing the club’s resolve regarding sales to direct Serie A competitors. Although a quintet of Premier League giants previously passed on the opportunity, the reduced €35m fee could reignite interest from the English top flight before the window shuts.
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