By Wale Mustapha
Premier League side Arsenal have expressed interest in signing Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman during the upcoming summer transfer window, according to reports from Sky Sport Germany journalist Florian Plettenberg.
Lookman has enjoyed a standout season with Italian club Atalanta, where his impressive performances have caught the attention of several top European clubs, including Juventus.
The Gunners, who are expected to be active in the transfer market, are reportedly keen on the 27-year-old due to his attacking versatility and consistent goal-scoring form.
Italian media outlets report that Atalanta value Lookman at approximately €40 million.
The winger could make his final appearance for the Serie A side in their last league fixture against Parma on Sunday, amid growing speculation over his future.
Lookman has recorded 20 goals and seven assists in 39 appearances across all competitions this season, reaffirming his reputation as one of Europe’s in-form attacking players.
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is believed to view Lookman as a potential asset who could bolster the North London club’s attacking options ahead of the 2025/26 campaign.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. He began his career at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
