Barcelona top target is attracting strong interest, with several clubs joining the race. The competition is heating up as rivals push to secure his signature.
Barcelona has already made their interest known and began preliminary talks in hopes of a deal, but now have serious competition from a number of the Premier League’s heavyweights.
The 27-year-old forward is in sensational form this year with a total of 18 goals across competitions and is a crucial part of his current club.
While his contract runs until 2027, his team will want more than €60 million, and their will likely be other complications that Barcelona will face considering their financial position.
They have been proactive by starting negotiations early, but it remains to be seen whether Barcelona can compete financially with top English clubs, as reported by footballitalia.
The player currently in the middle of this growing transfer saga is without question Ademola Lookman, whose performances for Atalanta have brought him to the attention of top European clubs.
Juventus and Napoli have also been linked, but now Premier League teams are testing the water.
Chelsea, Manchester United, and Liverpool are preparing to contact Lookman’s representatives, while Newcastle and Arsenal have been watching his progress.
Barcelona’s interest is legitimate, but if they cannot meet his demands, their wealthier English counterparts will find it easy to outbid them.
Lookman’s pedigree from time spent in the Premier League playing for Everton, Fulham and Leicester will also play in his favour, while his goalscoring record in Italy suggests he has matured into a much more effective player.
As we approach the summer transfer window, Lookman’s future will be one of the hottest transfer stories.
Although Barcelona moved quickly, the English giants look set to capitalise, after which Barcelona will be too far behind in what is turning out to be a very competitive market.
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