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Scottish Sun
4 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
‘Unfinished business' – Ian Wright urges Arsenal to sign former Premier League star valued at £50million
WRIGHT IDEA 'Unfinished business' – Ian Wright urges Arsenal to sign former Premier League star valued at £50million Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) IAN WRIGHT has urged former club Arsenal to buy Ademola Lookman this summer. The Gunners are seeking to bolster their attack following three consecutive runner-up finishes. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Ademola Lookman has impressed since moving to Italy Credit: Getty Lookman, 27, has had previous Premier League spells with Everton, Fulham and Leicester - with mixed fortunes. Since moving to Atalanta in 2022, the winger has gone from strength to strength - winning the Europa League and finishing 14th in the Ballon d'Or last year. Wright, 61, believes that Lookman would be well placed to improve Mikel Arteta's front line. On his Wrighty's House podcast, the former forward said: "I'm going to go with Ademola Lookman winning the African Player of the Year in respects of that man's journey. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL GUNNER GO Arsenal release 17 players as Sterling and Partey learn their fate "I remember him from Charlton, it didn't work out [the] £10million [move] to Everton, then moving all over the place, the journey from loan to this, then I think that's one of the most devastating performances I've seen in any final with that hat-trick he scored. "You know, it's just… I can't help but look at his dark moment where it would have been dark for him. You know, especially all those loans going to another country. "And you know what? He never had no problem going wherever he needed to go to find it. "And then obviously, like you say, you find your place. Like Scott McTominay's found that, like he [Lookman] found with Atalanta. BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "I hope we can buy him, Arsenal. "I would love someone like him to come back to the Premier League and say, 'listen, I have unfinished business here so I am going to help Arsenal win the league'. Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini slams Ademola Lookman for his penalty skills "But I just admire his journey and now he's recognised rightly as a top player, unbelievable." SunSport recently revealed that Lookman has admirers at Arsenal. Some Gunners chiefs, however, are concerned about his age - believing that at 27 Lookman may have already peaked. In addition to Arsenal, Liverpool are keeping tabs on the £50m-rated former Evertonian.
The Irish Sun
4 days ago
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- The Irish Sun
‘Unfinished business' – Ian Wright urges Arsenal to sign former Premier League star valued at £50million
IAN WRIGHT has urged former club Arsenal to buy Ademola Lookman this summer. The Gunners are seeking to bolster their attack following three consecutive runner-up finishes. Advertisement 2 Ademola Lookman has impressed since moving to Italy Credit: Getty Since moving to Atalanta in 2022, the winger has gone from strength to strength - winning the Europa League and finishing 14th in the Ballon d'Or last year. Wright, 61, believes that Lookman would be well placed to improve On his Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL "I remember him from Charlton, it didn't work out [the] £10million [move] to Everton, then moving all over the place, the journey from loan to this, then I think that's one of the most devastating performances I've seen in any final with that hat-trick he scored. "You know, it's just… I can't help but look at his dark moment where it would have been dark for him. You know, especially all those loans going to another country. "And you know what? He never had no problem going wherever he needed to go to find it. "And then obviously, like you say, you find your place. Like Scott McTominay's found that, like he [Lookman] found with Atalanta. Advertisement Most read in Football BEST ONLINE CASINOS - TOP SITES IN THE UK "I hope we can buy him, "I would love someone like him to come back to the Premier League and say, 'listen, I have unfinished business here so I am going to help Arsenal win the league'. Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini slams Ademola Lookman for his penalty skills "But I just admire his journey and now he's recognised rightly as a top player, unbelievable." Advertisement SunSport recently revealed that Lookman has admirers at Arsenal. Some Gunners chiefs, however, are concerned about his age - believing that at 27 Lookman may have already peaked. In addition to Arsenal, 2 Advertisement
Metro
5 days ago
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- Metro
Ian Wright says he 'would love' Arsenal to sign £22m former Everton midfielder
Ian Wright says he would love Arsenal to sign Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman this summer. Lookman has enjoyed another impressive season at Atalanta, scoring 15 goals to help the club finish third in Serie A, while he also found the net five times in the Champions League. The 27-year-old, who Everton sold to RB Leipzig for £22.5 million in 2019, was crowned the 2024 African Footballer of the Year in December off the back of his brilliant campaign with Atalanta in which he helped the Italian club win the Europa League with a hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen. Arsenal, meanwhile, are in the market for a versatile forward in the summer transfer window, while reports in Italy have suggested that Atalanta would listen to offers in excess of €40m (£33.6m) for the Nigeria international. Wright believes Lookman would relish the chance to return to the Premier League and feels the winger could make an impact at Arsenal. Wake up to find news on your club in your inbox every morning with Metro's Football Newsletter. Sign up to our newsletter and then select your team in the link we'll send you so we can get football news tailored to you. 'I'm going to go with Ademola Lookman winning the African Player of the Year in respects of that man's journey,' Wright said on Wrighty's House podcast. More Trending 'I remember him from Charlton, it didn't worth out £10 million to Everton, then moving all over the place, the journey from loan to this, then I think that's one of the most devastating performances I've seen in any final with that hat-trick he scored. 'You know, it's just… I can't help but look at his dark moment where it would have been dark for him. You know, especially all those loans going to another country. And you know what? He never had no problem going wherever he needed to go to find it. And then obviously, like you say, you find your place. Like Scott McTominay's found that, like he's found with Atalanta. 'I hope we can buy him, Arsenal. I would love someone like him to come back to the Premier League and say, 'listen, I have unfinished business here so I am going to help Arsenal win the league'. 'But I just admire his journey and now he's recognised rightly as a top player, unbelievable.' For more stories like this, check our sport page. Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. MORE: Arsene Wenger's dream Arsenal signing revealed for summer transfer window MORE: Arsenal told to block Mikel Arteta's 'crazy' transfer move for Man Utd target MORE: Napoli eager to sign second Man Utd star after Alejandro Garnacho interest
Yahoo
23-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Arsenal consider Lookman bid as ‘Berta holding numerous talks'
Sky Sport DE reports that Arsenal are among the clubs interested in Atalanta star Ademola Lookman due to his versatility. According to Sky Sport DE reporter Florian Plettenberg, Arsenal have joined other European clubs, including Juventus, in the race to sign Atalanta star Lookman. Advertisement According to the report, Arsenal's talks with agents and clubs are in full swing, and Real Madrid ace Rodrygo remains their primary target to strengthen the attack. However, Lookman is also a topic, mainly due to his versatility. Why Arsenal are interested in Lookman 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) Plettenberg reports that Atalanta director Berta 'is holding numerous talks' before the official start of the summer transfer window on July 1. Italian sources already reported earlier this week that Atalanta would be listening to offers above €40m for Lookman this summer. The Nigeria international could make his final appearance for La Dea on Sunday, when the Nerazzurri host strugglers Parma at the Gewiss Stadium. Advertisement Lookman has scored 20 goals and provided seven assists in 39 games across all competitions this season. Lookman, 27, has also been linked with a move to Juventus, but the Bianconeri have many other transfer targets in attack, including Victor Osimhen, Viktor Gyokeres, Lorenzo Lucca, Mateo Retegui and Rasmus Hojlund.
Yahoo
12-05-2025
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- Yahoo
Atalanta make Lookman decision for Champions League decider
Atalanta star Ademola Lookman has been included in the travelling squad for Monday night's Serie A clash against Roma, which could mathematically confirm La Dea's spot in next season's Champions League, despite concerns surrounding the Nigeria international's fitness. The reigning African Player of the Year was absent from Atalanta training late last week with reports of an inflamed achilles tendon, which put his availability for the Roma crunch match in doubt. Advertisement However, despite the ongoing concerns over his fitness, Lookman has travelled and will be part of the matchday squad against Roma in Serie A on Monday night. BERGAMO, ITALY – DECEMBER 06: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates after scoring the his team's second goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by) Atalanta still have a few additional absentees through injury, but none that come as a surprise. Gianluca Scamacca and Giorgio Scalvini remain out long-term, as do Sead Kolasinac, Isak Hien, Stefan Posch and Juan Cuadrado. A victory over Roma on Monday night will mean that Atalanta are guaranteed to finish the season in third place. They will be unable to overtake second-placed Inter, even if they finish level on points, and will not be caught by any of Roma, Juventus, Lazio or Bologna if they win on Monday night. Advertisement Roma, meanwhile, require a victory over Atalanta if they are to overtake Juventus into fourth place, and crucially, the Champions League qualification spots in the Serie A table. A draw will see Roma move into fifth points, level on points with both Juventus and Lazio. In that scenario, Roma will be level with Juve on points, head-to-head and head-to-head goal difference, but the Old Lady will still lead on overall goal difference. The Giallorossi beat Lazio on head-to-head if they remain level on points. Confirmed Atalanta squad vs. Roma: Lookman included TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 09: Davide Zappacosta of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team's third goal with team mates during the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on March 09, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by) Goalkeepers: Carnesecchi, Rui Patricio, Rossi. Advertisement Defenders: Kossounou, Bellanova, Djimsiti, Ruggeri, Comi, Orbic, Zappacosta. Midfielders: Sulemana, Pasalic, Ederson, De Roon, Samardzic, Brescianini, Riccio, Bernasconi, Idele. Forwards: Lookman, De Ketelaere, Retegui, Maldini. Confirmed Roma squad vs. Atalanta ROME, ITALY – MAY 04: Artem Dovbyk of AS Roma celebrates scoring his team's first goal with teammate Bryan Cristante during the Serie A match between AS Roma and Fiorentina at Stadio Olimpico on May 04, 2025 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by) Goalkeepers: Svilar, Gollini, De Marzi, Marcaccini. Defenders: Angelino, Celik, Hummels, Mancini, Ndicka, Nelsson, Rensch, Salah-Eddine, Abdulhamid. Midfielders: Baldanzi, Cristante, Gourna-Douath, Kone, Paredes, Pisilli, Saelemaekers. Forwards: Dovbyk, El Shaarawy, Shomurodov, Soule.
