Atletico Madrid have entered the race to sign Nigeria international Ademola Lookman in the ongoing transfer window.
The 27-year-old, who is set for a permanent departure this summer has attracted significant interest in Europe, with the Spanish outfit expressing keen in the attacker.
Lookman is expected to follow manager Gian Piero Gasperini out of the Bergamo club after a series of clashes with the head coach at the end of last season.
Atletico Madrid is the latest club to join the race for the acquisition of the enterprising Nigeria forward this window and are prepared to meet the asking price believes to be in the region of €60 million.
The Spanish outfit now face competition from Serie A champions Napoli, who have already expressed interest in the attacker.
For the record, the 27-year-old Lookman played 40 club matches during the 2024/25 season, scoring 20 goals and providing 7 assists.
Meanwhile, Lookman’s current contract with Atalanta runs until summer of 2027. He joined the club in August 2022 and has since established himself as a key member of the team, playing an instrumental role in the club’s UEFA Europa League success in the 2023/24 season.
