Man United Eyeing Ademola Lookman in €60m Summer Move

Manchester United are preparing for a major summer overhaul under current boss Ruben Amorim, and the hunt for attacking firepower has seen the club strongly linked with a return swoop for former Premier League winger Ademola Lookman. As reported by Caught Offside, United’s admiration for the Atalanta forward remains “consistent”, and new talks are already scheduled with his representatives as the transfer window looms.

Lookman’s Rise in Serie A

Ademola Lookman has quietly but effectively redefined himself at Atalanta, with 18 goals in all competitions this season. Gian Piero Gasperini, who is himself rumoured to be leaving the Italian side, has described the Nigerian international as a “strong player” and arguably his most important asset.

His performances have not gone unnoticed. “United’s admiration for him has been consistent,” Caught Offside reports. While Newcastle United and Nottingham Forest have recently scouted the player, and Juventus are also monitoring his situation, it’s believed that Lookman “prefers a return to the Premier League”, potentially giving English clubs an edge in securing his signature.

€60 Million Valuation No Obstacle

Atalanta have reportedly set a €60 million price tag on the winger. Far from being deterred, Manchester United view that valuation as “fair for their squad transformation”, a strong indication that the club are serious about bringing Lookman to Old Trafford.

With uncertainty surrounding the futures of Rasmus Højlund and Joshua Zirkzee, and with Garnacho’s future also under question, United are in dire need of attackers who can hit the ground running. As Caught Offside notes, “signing Lookman becomes more crucial for the Red Devils”.

What makes the deal even more compelling is the fact that talks are already scheduled for the end of April. These discussions aim to “gather new information and verify the negotiation margins”, implying that preliminary interest has advanced into early groundwork.

Squad Reshuffle Under Ruben Amorim

Ruben Amorim is not expected to settle for a passive summer. With the team currently languishing in 13th place in the Premier League, and a string of limp attacking displays—most recently against Nottingham Forest—the writing is on the wall: this squad needs a transformation, particularly up front.

While there is still the faint promise of a Europa League triumph to salvage a dismal season, the focus has clearly turned toward next season. The rebuild is not just expected; it is ...