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Chelsea's new boss Enzo Maresca wants Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman to complete his attack for next season.
Atalanta have set a steep price tag of €60million (£51m) for their prized asset, Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman, as Chelsea's new boss Enzo Maresca looks to strengthen his attacking options for the upcoming season.
The 26-year-old Nigerian international has been a revelation since joining the Serie A club in 2022, scoring 32 goals in 77 matches over the past two seasons.
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Chelsea’s Maresca demands Lookman signing
His standout performance for the club, which included a historic hat-trick in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen in May, has caught the attention of several top European clubs.
According to a report from Football London, Chelsea are among the teams keen on securing Lookman's services and reportedly willing to meet Atalanta's lofty asking price.
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The Blues are keen to add the former Everton and Leicester City winger to Maresca's squad as he looks to build a formidable attack in his first season at the club.
However, Atalanta are determined to keep hold of their prized asset, with the club viewing Lookman as a key part of their future success.
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The Serie A side will, however, only consider "irrefutable" offers for the Nigerian international, as they look to retain the services of a player who has been instrumental in their recent success.
In addition to Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool have also been linked with a move for Lookman, highlighting the widespread interest in the talented forward with Premier League experience having starred for Everton and Fulham in the past.
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But with Atalanta's firm stance on their valuation, any potential suitors will have to dig deep to secure the signature of the in-demand attacker.
As the transfer window heats up, the battle for Ademola Lookman's signature could be one of the top storylines of the summer from a Nigerian point of view.
And with Chelsea's deep pockets under Todd Boehly and Atalanta's unwavering stance, this is set to make for a fascinating negotiation process.
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