Ademola Lookman finally determined to depart Atalanta in February after a skirmish with Gian Piero Gasperini, however he had had such an concept in thoughts since final summer season. La Dea gained’t be capable to persuade him to remain once more. However, the staff will nonetheless look to money in handsomely, Calciomercato informs.
Juventus inquired concerning the Nigerian star in January already earlier than the friction turned public. Director Cristiano Giuntoli had dinner along with his counterparty Tony D’Amico. The contacts have continued in the previous couple of weeks.
Juventus, Napoli, and the Premier League sides that need Lookman should empty their coffers regardless of his manifest need to depart, as Atalanta ask for at least €60M. They held onto him final summer season as a result of they didn’t wish to lose each him and Teun Koopmeiners in a single fell swoop. The Dutchman transferred for €55M plus €5M add-ons.
The Bianconeri will likely be within the combine once more, however the Partenopei may have extra firepower. Contemplating the Khvicha Kvaratskhelia windfall and the probably sale of Victor Osimhen, they’ll have a €160/180M funds in the summertime.
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The rumours have all gone in the identical route for nearly a 12 months. Whereas they in all probability gained’t preserve an sad participant, they technically don’t should promote him since he’s beneath contract till 2027 by means of an possibility. Maybe qualifying for the Champions League and a brand new supervisor might give him new motivations.
Whereas it’s a giant sum and Napoli won’t get there out of precept, they shouldn’t suppose twice about it tactically talking. They want one other explosive offensive playmaker. As an alternative, Juventus ought to make a splash elsewhere since they have already got fairly good speedsters.
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