Ademola Lookman, Atalanta's Europa League hero, could cost £30 million ($38m) in the summer transfer window amid interest from Premier League clubs.
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- Lookman scored hat-trick in Europa League final
- Atalanta beat Bayer Leverkusen 3-0
- Star now wanted by Premier League clubs
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Lookman scored a superb hat-trick for Atalanta in the Europa League final, as they beat the undefeated Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in a stunning performance. The winger, who has previously played for Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City, is attracting interest from a number of English clubs, per .
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Lookman could cost as much as £30m, which would mark a significant profit for the Serie A club, who paid £7m ($9m) to sign him from RB Leipzig. The winger has exploded in Italy and scored 15 goals in 2023-24, while also providing eight assists.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Lookman was on loan at Leicester from RB Leipzig and the club had the option to sign him permanently for £14m ($18m) at the end of his temporary spell, but opted against triggering the clause. In 42 games for the Foxes, he scored eight goals and registered five assists.
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WHAT NEXT?
Lookman could be at the centre of a bidding war this summer but there is no hint yet as to which clubs are circling. Atalanta may well be able to turn a significant profit on the winger this summer.