Report Lookman calls top Premier League clubs begging for Atalanta exit | OneFootball

Ademola Lookman returned to Atalanta training today and his entourage is desperate to find a club abroad, reportedly contacting Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham, Manchester City and Aston Villa.

The striker had his heart set on Inter, but when the €45m including add-ons offer was rejected, he opted to go on strike, refusing to attend training for a couple of weeks.

When the clubs still couldn’t reach an agreement and Inter withdrew from talks, he was forced to return today and will remain exiled from the rest of the squad.

Premier League best hope for Lookman now

TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 09: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on March 09, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Lookman was told by Atalanta that he could be sold to a club outside of Italy, as they did not want to reinforce their direct competitors.

With that in mind, TBR Football chief correspondent Graeme Bailey claims that the Nigeria international’s entourage has been calling up all the big Premier League sides.

epa11906162 Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman reacts after failing to score from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs 2nd leg match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at the Bergamo Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, 18 February 2025. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

In the last 48 hours, they were in conversations with Arsenal, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester City and Aston Villa to see if anyone was interested.

Arsenal have long been linked with a potential bid, but as of this summer have not made any formal proposal.

He will turn 28 in October and last season contributed 20 goals with seven assists in 40 competitive games.