Man Utd officials are engaged in discussions with individuals who are “truly extraordinary.” Nominee for the Ballon d’Or Manchester United intends to negotiate with one of the most talented forwards in Serie A,
according to a report that discloses the transfer fee that the Red Devils would be required to pay for him. One of the primary causes for Manchester United’s poor performance this season is their lack of goalscoring ability. The Red Devils are currently in 14th position in the Premier League table, having scored a mere 39 goals in 34 games. Ruben Amorim is the manager.
Joshua Zirkzee has scored three goals in 14 league starts, while Rasmus Hojlund has scored four goals in 20 Premier League starts this season. Christopher Vivell, the director of recruitment at Manchester United, is acutely aware of the necessity of resolving this issue during the summer transfer window. Ademola Lookman is one of the forwards that the Red Devils have developed an affinity for.On March 24,
TEAM-talk’s football journalist, Rudy Galetti, stated that Manchester United is one of the clubs interested in acquiring Lookman during the summer transfer window. Last week, there was rumors that Manchester United is prepared to submit a bid for Lookman, potentially involving a swap agreement with Hojlund.
CaughtOffSide has disclosed that Manchester United intends to engage in direct discussions with Lookman, who received a nomination for the esteemed 2024 Ballon d’Or after leading Nigeria to the final of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations and assisting Atalanta in securing the 2023-24 Europa League title. Barcelona has already reached out to Lookman’s representatives regarding a summer transfer,
while Manchester United is reportedly preparing to initiate discussions with the Nigerian shortly. The source indicates that Chelsea, Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Arsenal intend to engage with Lookman, whom Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini characterized as “a truly extraordinary player” in The Daily Post in December 2024.
This season, Lookman has been primarily used as a second striker, and in 37 appearances, the 27-year-old has scored 18 goals and provided seven assists. Last season, the former Everton forward scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists in 45 matches across all competitions. Atalanta requests the sale of Ademola Lookman. According to CaughtOffSide, Atalanta are seeking €60m–65m (£51m,$68.5m – £55m,$74m) for Lookman.
Juventus is reportedly still interested in the forward, but the amount is too much for them. It is yet to be determined whether Manchester United would be willing to pay the asking price. The Red Devils are currently in the process of finalizing an agreement to acquire Matheus Cunha. The release clause of the Wolves forward necessitates that Manchester United pay £62.5 million for him. Amorim intends to employ Cunha as a number 10, and it will be intriguing to observe whether
Manchester United sign both the Wolves star and the Atalanta standout in the same window, as Lookman is not a natural number nine. The most recent communication from Manchester United pertains to the striker’s caution and Cunha’s uncertainty. Man Utd has advised one of their prospective strikers to refrain from making a “disgraceful” transfer to Old Trafford.
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