The Bergamasques have reportedly dismissed Liverpool’s interest in Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman, signaling their intent to retain their star players during the January transfer window, Football Italia reports via Tuttosport.
According to the Italian media outlet, the Serie A leaders have already turned down a request from the Premier League giants to negotiate for the 27-year-old attacker. Lookman, crowned Best African Player of 2024, has been instrumental in Atalanta’s outstanding season, netting 11 goals and delivering five assists in 19 appearances across all competitions.
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The Nerazzurri have also been dominant in Serie A, riding a 10-game winning streak to top the league table. Lookman’s impact extends beyond this season—last year, he scored a memorable hat-trick in the Europa League Final against Bayer Leverkusen, securing Atalanta’s first-ever European trophy.
Despite interest from PSG last summer, Lookman chose to remain with Atalanta, where his current deal runs until 2026. Liverpool’s inquiry is the latest in a string of attempts from elite clubs to pry away Atalanta’s top talent, with Manchester City also showing interest in goalkeeper Ederson. However, Atalanta are determined to keep their core squad intact at least until the summer.
With Lookman’s impressive form and Atalanta’s sights set on maintaining their position at the top of Serie A, the Bergamo side appears resolute in their ambition to retain their star players and chase further success this season.
