LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 27: A general view inside the stadium as Neal Maupay of Brighton & Hove Albion scores their team's first goal during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Brighton & Hove Albion at London Stadium on December 27, 2020 in London, England. The match will be played without fans, behind closed doors as a Covid-19 precaution. (Photo by Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)
West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing 27-year-old London-born Nigerian international Ademola Lookman from Serie A club Atalanta.
According to a report by Give Me Sport, Ademola Lookman is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are scouring the market for a productive attacker ahead of the two transfer windows next year. So, they might look to sign the 27-year-old London-born attacker from Serie A club Atalanta.
The Ademola Lookman lore
Ademola Lookman has finally landed on his feet since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig in August 2022. A native of London, he spent his formative years in England and generated a lot of hype after graduating from the youth division at Charlton Athletic nearly a decade ago.
However, the 27-year-old struggled to make his mark after leaving Charlton Athletic, struggling at Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham, and Leicester City. Lookman has finally found a stable footing at Atalanta, enjoying prolific campaigns with the Serie A club. The player has also been hot off the blocks this term, contributing to ten goals in ten appearances thus far by finding the back of the net five times and providing five assists.
Lookman’s stock skyrocketed after his match-winning hat-trick in last season’s UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen. Since then, several Premier League bigwigs have shown interest in the Nigerian international. The latest report has claimed that the former Everton forward is a target for West Ham United.
London return on the cards?
West Ham United’s interest in Ademola Lookman is understandable. While the Hammers were busy in the market in the summer transfer window and signed Crysencio Summerville and Niclas Fullkrug, they want to add more quality to their offensive department. So, several attackers, including Jhon Duran, have emerged on West Ham’s radar.
In addition, Jonathan David is a top target for West Ham United. However, Lookman is a viable alternative to Duran and David, considering his experience in the Premier League. In addition, the Atalanta forward might feel he has unfinished business in the English top flight after he struggled at Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City.
However, it is unclear if West Ham can convince the 27-year-old London-born Nigerian international to let go of UEFA Champions League football by moving to the London Stadium next year. Nevertheless, Lookman is a viable target for West Ham United.
