The atmosphere at Atalanta is electric following their impressive 4-0 victory over Lecce in the season opener. However, the club’s transfer market activities are causing some tension, with both incoming and outgoing moves in the spotlight.
El Bilal Touré is set to depart for Stuttgart, while Ademola Lookman‘s situation has become a point of concern. The Nigerian forward excluded himself from the squad for the Lecce match and was absent from today’s training session, fueling speculation about his future. Paris Saint-Germain has shown interest in Lookman, but recent developments suggest a potential slowdown in negotiations.
Calciomercato report that despite earlier reports, PSG has not submitted an official offer to Atalanta. The French club’s approach has been limited to expressing interest without engaging in detailed discussions. This lack of concrete action has led to a slight easing of tensions within the Atalanta camp, with some hope emerging that Lookman might remain with the team.
However, with ten days remaining in the transfer window, Atalanta is not out of the woods yet. The club maintains a firm stance on player sales, as confirmed by CEO Luca Percassi after the Lecce match: “The plan was not to sell anyone. If they leave (referring to Lookman and Koopmeiners), it will be on our terms.”
A new development has emerged, with Arsenal reportedly showing interest in Lookman. According to Sportitalia, the Gunners are considering a €50 million offer plus former Spezia player Jakub Kiwior. Atalanta values Lookman at around €65-70 million and is exploring the possibility of offering him a contract extension worth €3.5 million per season.
