Arsenal now in talks to sign €50m star with 20 goals & 7 assists last season - report

Arsenal are likely to make multiple additions to their forward department this summer.

A marquee striker is the prime priority for the Gunners, but a versatile winger could be signed too.

AFTV’s Robbie Lyle has now revealed that Arsenal have held talks with Atalanta star Ademola Lookman.

The club have not progressed any further, but the Nigerian is one of the names being considered alongside Eberechi Eze.

Lookman has two years remaining on his contract. Atalanta value him between €45-50 million.

Arsenal likely to sign a top-class winger

Lookman had a good 2023/24 campaign at Atalanta with 27 goal contributions. He made the headlines with a sublime hat-trick in the Europa League final triumph over Bayer Leverkusen.

The Charlton Athletic graduate replicated his performances last term with 20 goals and seven assists at club level. He is now anticipated to pursue a bigger challenge away from Bergamo.

Lookman previously had forgettable stints in the Premier League with Everton, Leicester City and Fulham, where he managed just 11 goals and six assists from 96 appearances.

Despite this, he may want to redeem himself. Arsenal’s transfer interest does not come as a surprise, given Lookman’s ability to play anywhere in the final third.

The Gunners may particularly see him as an option on the left wing. The position would suit him, considering he generally likes to cut inside from the left flank.

Lookman could be a fallback target if the club can’t recruit the preferred names on their wishlist.

Real Madrid’s Rodrygo seems the number one choice at the moment, followed by Palace’s Eze. A deal could be pursued for Lookman if Arsenal can’t sign one of the duo.

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