Former Everton star ‘asks to join Liverpool’ as Ballon d’Or nominee eyes Premier League return

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman is interested in a move to Liverpool

Atalanta superstar Ademola Lookman is reportedly keen to return to the Premier League and has ‘openly told Liverpool he would like a move to Anfield.’

The 27-year-old winger began his career with Charlton Athletic, before having largely unsuccessful stints with Everton and Fulham in the Premier League.

Fans will remember Lookman’s dazzling performance in the Europa League final last season, in which he bagged a hattrick to fire Atalanta to victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Lookman’s fantastic showings last term saw him nominated for the Ballon d’Or this year, but reports suggest that he wants to test himself in England again.

According to Anfield Watch, Lookman told Liverpool that he was keen to join them this past summer, while Manchester City were also ‘made aware of his desire to join them

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Former Everton star ‘asks to join Liverpool’ as Ballon d’Or nominee eyes Premier League return

Harry Watkinson

18 hours ago

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman is interested in a move to Liverpool

Atalanta star Ademola Lookman is interested in a move to Liverpool

Atalanta superstar Ademola Lookman is reportedly keen to return to the Premier League and has ‘openly told Liverpool he would like a move to Anfield.’

The 27-year-old winger began his career with Charlton Athletic, before having largely unsuccessful stints with Everton and Fulham in the Premier League.

Fans will remember Lookman’s dazzling performance in the Europa League final last season, in which he bagged a hattrick to fire Atalanta to victory over Bayer Leverkusen.

Lookman’s fantastic showings last term saw him nominated for the Ballon d’Or this year, but reports suggest that he wants to test himself in England again.

According to Anfield Watch, Lookman told Liverpool that he was keen to join them this past summer, while Manchester City were also ‘made aware of his desire to join them.’

Atalanta ultimately ‘priced anyone out of a move for Lookman’ but he ‘still harbours desires to move back’, suggesting he could try and force a transfer in January.

The report states that Lookman is ‘even holding onto a house in the area, just in case a January move can happen.’

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Atalanta reluctant to sell Liverpool-linked star

Lookman is a valued player at Atalanta and has scored eight goals in 13 Serie A appearances so far this season, helping his side rise to top of the table.

The Nigerian international may well be interested in a return to the Premier League, but with him being under contract until 2026 Atalanta aren’t under any immediate pressure to sell.

However, January or next summer could be the Italian club’s best chance to get a sizeable fee for Lookman if he doesn’t sign a contract extension soon.

There is also no indication as to whether Liverpool or Man City would be interested in signing him. Liverpool may well be in the market for a new winger if Mo Salah leaves, however.

Reports from Italy suggest that Atalanta would demand around £42million for Lookman in January, so it’ll be interesting to see if any side comes forward with a concrete bid this winter.