Ademola Lookman’s long-anticipated exit from Atalanta could finally be taking shape after the Serie A club lowered their asking price for the Nigeria forward.
According to Turkish transfer expert Ekrem Konur, Atalanta are now willing to negotiate a deal worth around €35m, a notable drop from the valuation that previously stalled interest from Inter Milan last summer.
The move has alerted several clubs across Europe, with Atlético Madrid emerging as one of the leading suitors. The Spanish side are believed to admire Lookman’s pace, direct style and ability to operate across the front line.
Ademola Lookman. Photo Credit: Getty Images
At 28, Lookman remains at the peak of his career. Since joining Atalanta, he has made 136 appearances, scoring 55 goals and providing 27 assists, numbers that underline his importance to the club over the past few seasons.
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This season has been disrupted by transfer speculation, but Lookman has still managed six goals and six assists for club and country in the 2025–26 campaign.
Ademola Lookman celebrating with his teammates. Photo Credit: Getty Images
He also played a key role for Nigeria at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, where the Super Eagles finished with a bronze medal, further enhancing his reputation as a dependable big-game player.
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Turkish sides Galatasaray and Fenerbahce are also tracking developments, with Galatasaray encouraged by the presence of fellow Super Eagles striker Victor Osimhen.
