PSG’s Pursuit of Ademola Lookman: Transfer Talks with Atalanta Stalled

As Kylian Mbappé’s departure to Real Madrid leaves a noticeable void, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) appears reluctant to sign a new forward despite the looming absence of Gonçalo Ramos, who is sidelined for the next three months due to injury. One name that has surfaced in discussions is Ademola Lookman, currently of Atalanta, as the club contemplates his future.

What lies ahead for Ademola Lookman (26 years old)? The Nigerian international made headlines on May 22, 2024, by scoring all three goals in Atalanta’s impressive 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen. However, his performances have sparked rumors of a potential move to PSG, and it seems he might be open to the idea of joining the French champions.

Lookman reportedly agrees terms with PSG, transfer in doubt?

According to Florian Plettenberg, a journalist for Sky Deutschland, a salary agreement may already be in place between Lookman and PSG. However, negotiations between the two clubs seem to be at a standstill. It appears that the PSG and Atalanta are struggling to reach an agreement regarding Lookman, which could ultimately thwart his anticipated transfer to the French side. “The transfer market? I’ve been hearing a lot for the past two weeks. Lookman, I quickly said he wouldn’t come, and he won’t come,” stated Daniel Riolo during Friday’s episode of After Foot. This key information was also shared by the RMC editor on his X account last Sunday.

Atalanta discussing Lookman’s situation behind the scenes

Despite the transfer speculation, Ademola Lookman was again missing from the squad list for Atalanta’s match against Torino on Sunday night. He previously missed the team’s commanding 4-0 win over Lecce on Monday. According to information released by Fabrizio Romano on his X account, Atalanta’s board has been actively discussing Lookman’s situation internally in recent days. The stage is set, but whether a twist will occur in PSG’s pursuit of the player remains to be seen.