The sports management of Atlético de Madrid never stops working and they are already alert to the next transfer market. At the red-and-white club, they know there is a possibility that Antoine Griezmann will leave the team in the summer, so they have a list of possible reinforcements. For a long time, Simeone has needed a winger capable of deciding matches thanks to his dribbling and quality.
Samu Lino was the chosen player for this, but he is not managing to reach the level required to be world-class. This is why Atlético de Madrid, according to various reports, has been scouting a star from Serie A for some time. This is the current African Ballon d'Or and MVP of the last Europa League final, Ademola Lookman.
Will Leave This Summer
Lookman has been one of the best players in Europe for two seasons, and this has caught the attention of major clubs. The Nigerian forward has always been focused on Atalanta's project, which is three points away from the Serie A lead, but things are changing. The relationship with the team's coach, Gian Piero Gasperini, is not the best, and he would have made a decision for the summer.
According to journalists like Fabrizio Romano or Sacha Tavolieri, Lookman will leave Atalanta this very summer. The latest incident in the Champions League, where Gasperini accused him of being the worst penalty taker there is, would have blown everything up. This is why several of the best clubs across Europe are very alert to the situation of the 27-year-old Nigerian.
Atlético on the Prowl
According to OneFootball or ElGolDigital, Atlético de Madrid is alert to Lookman's situation for the upcoming summer. The sports management is willing to conduct another transfer market with significant investment, and the Nigerian would be a great reinforcement. His contract ends in 2026, so his price shouldn't be excessively high.
The player who could be affected, besides Samu Lino, would be Conor Gallagher. The English midfielder has lost prominence in this part of the season because he doesn't fit into the scheme. Simeone uses him on the left wing, a position where Lookman plays.