Atalanta reject Bayern Munich’s approach for Ademola Lookman
The Ademola Lookman saga is looking set to finally end, but only if his latest suitors, Bayern Munich, come with a clear plan to buy the star. As reported today by David Ornstein, Bayern Munich have approached Atalanta with a deal for the Nigerian forward. The proposal is of a loan with a sizeable fee plus an option to buy at a significant price. The details of the same are not clear as of yet. It has been well known that Lookman is keen on leaving the club and this could well be the move for him.
This news comes as clubs across Europe, including Bayern Munich, Tottenham Hotspur, and several Italian teams, inquired about the availability of the talented winger.
However, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that Atalanta’s stance is firm, insisting that any interested party must propose a permanent deal or provide a guaranteed obligation to buy if they wish to secure the services of Lookman.
The club’s position underscored their belief in the player’s potential and value within the team, particularly after an impressive season that saw Lookman contributing significantly to their attacking play.
Lookman has attracted interests from various top clubs due to his performances, and it appeared that Atalanta were now determined to hold onto him except a permanent deal is secured.
Bayern are short in numbers in attacking areas after selling Leroy Sane and Jamal Musiala picking up a nasty injury in the Club World Cup. Their deal for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson fell through in bizarre circumstances at the last moment, after Chelsea called him back because Liam Delap got injured even though the Senegal international had already landed in Munich for a medical.
Lookman has seen deals with Inter and Atletico Madrid fall through in this window already but with time running out, both him and Bayern will hope that a solution can be found in this one. However, as has been reported by Gianluca Di Marzio, Atalanta have now rejected the deal as they are not open to a loan with option to buy for the Nigerian.
