Tottenham Hotspur had a frantic deadline day dash in a bid to bring in a new forward for Thomas Frank’s squad.
Tottenham ended up signing Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain in what will be a straight loan deal with no option or obligation to buy.
Following Dominic Solanke’s worrying injury update, Spurs opted to move for a number nine instead, despite Thomas Frank saying Tottenham wouldn’t sign a striker just days prior.
But before moving for the Frenchman, Spurs attempted to sign another attacker; however, their bid to sign the player was rejected.
Tottenham had bid rejected for Ademola Lookman
Tottenham Hotspur saw a loan bid rejected for Ademola Lookman in the closing stages of the transfer window, according to Fabrizio Romano.
TBR Football understands that Lookman was open to joining Tottenham, but the Lilywhites were seemingly unable to agree on a deal.
The North London club made a loan offer with an option to buy, but Atalanta were not interested in such a structure for the winger.
Bayern Munich were also firmly in the race for the 27-year-old, but their offer for the Nigerian international didn’t even get a response from Atalanta.
Inter Milan were the club closest to signing him, having offered a loan with an obligation to buy for 42 million euros. Atalanta are believed to have valued the player at around 50 million euros.
Romano told his YouTube channel: “Bayern tried for Ademola Lookman, a loan with a buy option at 28 million euros. Atalanta, I am told, didn’t even reply to the bid from Bayern.
“Atalanta had a loan with an obligation offer from Inter. At the end of July, Inter Milan offered 42 million euros, plus three in bonuses, but Atalanta said no. In the industry, maybe for around 50 million euros, maybe the player could have been available.
“He was an option for Tottenham, I can tell you that, before going all-in for Randal Kolo Muani, Tottenham considered the possibility of going for Lookman. Different players, of course, one is a winger and one is a striker.
“But Tottenham wanted to do a similar deal, maybe a loan with a buy option, but Atalanta said forget about that.
“Bayern tried with an official, which was rejected, Tottenham thought about this possibility, but there was not even a chance, and so Lookman at the moment is staying at Atalanta.”
Tottenham will wait to sign Savinho in January
Before Lookman, Tottenham’s top target for the left wing role was Savinho, but Pep Guardiola blocked his move to North London.
Tottenham were willing to offer £69m for Savinho, but City never opened doors for the Brazilian to leave the club, despite him being keen.
TBR Football understands that Tottenham could return for Savinho in January, which means that their rejected bid for Lookman could be a blessing in disguise.
Frank will now have to make do with one of Brennan Johnson, Mathys Tel or Wilson Odobert as his left-sided attacker until the next window.