Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Mba has advised Ademola Lookman to leave Atalanta for Chelsea.

The Nigerian international is expected to quit Atalanta for one of the big clubs in Europe, having almost transfered to Paris St-Germain last summer.

The 27-year-old recently informed his family of his decision to quit Atalanta where he has been heavily criticized by coach Gasperini for missing a penalty in the Champions League.

Mba, a member of Nigeria’s 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winning squad, has expressed the believe that Chelsea will be a good destination for the African Footballer of The Year.

“If I was a sporting director or manager at Chelsea, I would push for Lookman. I think it would be a win-win situation for both parties, given the nature of the player,” he told Africafoot.

“Chelsea should be Lookman’s next home because the style of play suits what Enzo Maresca looks for in his strikers. He’s fast, technically gifted, can dribble, create chances and score a lot of goals. With all due respect, most Chelsea strikers struggle to bring out two of those qualities.”

ASA