Atletico close in on Lookman after €40m deal with Atalanta
Ademola Lookman is set to join Atletico Madrid after the Spanish club agreed a €40m deal with Atalanta. Atletico have improved their salary offer to the Nigerian forward, moving ahead of Fenerbahce in the transfer race. Talks between Fenerbahce and Atalanta have stalled over payment terms and bank guarantees. Atletico’s willingness to meet Atalanta’s demands has put them in pole position for the transfer.
Match highlights
- Atletico Madrid have agreed a €40m package with Atalanta for Ademola Lookman, surpassing Fenerbahce’s stalled offer.
- The Spanish club improved their salary proposal to Lookman, making their bid more attractive.
- Fenerbahce and Atalanta could not agree on payment terms or bank guarantees, halting negotiations.
- Representatives from both clubs met on Friday, but no agreement was reached.
- Lookman had previously shown interest in a move to Spain when Atletico first tried to sign him.
