Atletico Pursues Lookman Amid Fenerbahce Deal Progress
Atletico Madrid is making renewed efforts to sign Ademola Lookman amid Fenerbahce’s progress toward securing a deal for the talented Nigerian forward. The Spanish club had previously attempted to acquire Lookman last summer but could not finalize an agreement with Atalanta.
Current Situation of Lookman’s Transfer
As of now, Atletico’s Sporting Director, Mateu Alemany, is exploring other players after the team’s main target, Leon Goretzka, confirmed his intention to stay at Bayern Munich until the summer. Despite this setback, Lookman remains Atletico’s top priority.
Competition from Fenerbahce
The competition to sign Lookman is heating up, primarily due to Fenerbahce nearing the completion of their deal. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has reported that the Turkish club is in the final stages of negotiations, presenting an offer worth €40 million, including performance-related variables.
Challenges in Negotiation
- Fenerbahce’s Offer: €40 million package.
- Current Payment Agreement: A verbal agreement exists, but payment terms are still under discussion.
- Atletico’s Position: Their bid is acknowledged to be lower than Fenerbahce’s, but the club is committed to pursuing Lookman.
Fenerbahce’s Sporting Director, Devin Ozek, is currently in Bergamo, Italy, working to finalize the terms of the deal with Atalanta. Atletico Madrid has been actively inquiring about the current conditions of the transfer.
Future Possibilities
Atletico Madrid’s strategy may involve returning for both Lookman and Goretzka during the summer transfer window. This will largely depend on the outcomes of their current dealings before the February 2 deadline.
As the situation unfolds, fans and analysts are watching closely to see whether Lookman will don the red and white stripes of Atletico or head to Turkey to join Fenerbahce.
