Manchester United look set to battle it out with Paris Saint-Germain for Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman.
The Red Devils have struggled to score goals all season and this issue will be high up Ruben Amorim’s list of things to solve in the coming weeks.
Whilst Alejandro Garnacho, Amad Diallo and Marcus Rashford have had decent starts to the season, it is widely believed that United need more in attack with both Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee failing to find the net with any consistency.
Lookman has been in fine form over the past two seasons and famously became the first player to score a hat trick in the Europa League final in May as Atalanta overwhelmed Bayer Leverusen 3-0.
The Nigerian’s strong performances have continued into this season as he has scored eight goals and provided five assists in 14 matches.
Fichajes report that it is this consistency that has led to two of Europe’s biggest clubs pursuing the 27 year old’s signature.
The Spanish outlet reports that “Ademola Lookman, currently playing for Atalanta BC, is the big target for Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain. Both teams have submitted offers close to €100 million for the Nigerian winger, who has become one of the sensations of Serie A with Atalanta.”
His ability to score and create goals, alongside his tactical flexibility allowing him to play in numerous positions has increased his appeal, “leading elite teams such as PSG and Manchester United to take notice of him.”
“Under the direction of Ruben Amorim, United are working on rebuilding their squad, and Lookman would fit perfectly into the plans of the Red Devils team. His versatility and ability to generate danger in the opposition’s area make him a highly desired addition for a team that seeks to regain its place among the best in England and Europe.”
Despite the importance of the player to Atalanta, they are reportedly happy to sanction a sale, as they know that the huge price tag would do wonders for their finances.
Lookman would certainly be an intriguing signing as he has reinvented himself into one of the most potent attackers in European football.
His signing would also be an abrupt change from the age profile that United have signed under Ineos, but perhaps a more experienced attacking option is exactly what the Red Devils’ squad needs to help support the plethora of young attackers at the club’s disposal.
Alex Browne
Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
