Tottenham are showing interest in a summer move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, journalist Fraser Fletcher has claimed.
The Europa League winners are looking to replace departing captain Son Heung-min with a new star signing and have identified Lookman as an alternative on their shortlist.
Spurs are also admirers of Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, but Lookman is viewed as their ‘plan B’, with his versatility and Premier League experience appealing to the North London club.
Lookman has submitted a transfer request at Atalanta and is expected to leave before the transfer deadline, with the Serie A club reportedly seeking around €50m (£44m) for his departure.
Lookman ‘Strong Contender’ to Replace Son
Tottenham considering the 27-year-old winger
According to Fletcher, Lookman is seen as a ‘strong contender’ to replace Son this summer, though Tottenham face competition from Inter Milan for his signature.
The Serie A winners are said to be keen on signing the Nigeria international and have already had an initial bid rejected by Atalanta.
Lookman, who joined the Bergamo club from RB Leipzig in the summer of 2022, has demonstrated exceptional goalscoring prowess during his time in Italy, netting 39 goals and providing 21 assists in 93 appearances.
The ‘world-class’ 27-year-old is under contract for another two seasons, until June 2027.
GIVEMESPORT Key Statistic: Lookman scored 20 goals and provided seven assists in 40 appearances for Atalanta last season.
Tottenham are eyeing several late reinforcements to Thomas Frank’s squad amid Son’s exit to Los Angeles FC and James Maddison’s serious injury on Monday.
The England international was stretchered off during Spurs’ 1-1 friendly draw with Newcastle, and the club are now searching for a replacement, with a £300,000-a-week star reportedly on their radar.
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