Sports News of Monday, 15 July 2024

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Atalanta slaps staggering €60m price tag on Lookman to ward off Chelsea, Bayern interest

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Italian Serie A outfit Atalanta have slapped a staggering €60 million price tag on Ademola Lookman, amid interest from Chelsea, Bayern Munich, and Manchester United.

The 26-year-old Nigerian international joined Atalanta two seasons ago from RB Leipzig, following a loan spell with Leicester City that failed to impress.

Lookman's impressive debut season with Atalanta saw him score 13 goals and provide six assists.

He continued his remarkable form in the following season, registering 17 goals across all competitions.

His standout performance in the Europa League final, where he scored a sensational hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin, made him the first player to achieve this feat. As a result, his market value has skyrocketed.

According to Ilposticipo, Atalanta is demanding €60 million for their star player and is willing to negotiate with any club that meets their asking price.

Lookman's outstanding performance in the latter part of last season has attracted interest from several top clubs, with Manchester United reportedly among the suitors.