News about Arsenal’s transfer: Mikel Arteta wants the Nigerian star to fix the position’s issues.
Ademola Lookman, a winger for Atalanta, is apparently attractive to Arsenal following his performance against the Gunners on Thursday night.
The 26-year-old Lookman is now a transfer target for the north London club after playing 90 minutes in Gian Piero Gasperini’s team’s 0-0 draw with Arsenal.
According to TBR Football, Arsenal was also impressed by Brazilian midfielder Ederson’s play.
Liverpool, Newcastle United, and Tottenham Hotspur reportedly sent scouts to study Lookman and Ederson during the game, according to the source, with both players expected to leave Atalanta in 2025.
Manchester United are also admirers of Ederson, while Paris Saint-Germain were close to finalising an agreement for Lookman this summer.
But according to reports, Arsenal wants to sign both players in order to add a new attacker and midfielder in 2025.
Arsenal intended to sign Nico Williams from Athletic Club during the summer transfer window, but he was hesitant to leave Spain and chose to stay with Athletic instead.
However, due to Gabriel Martinelli’s poor goal-scoring record, Arsenal continues to struggle on the left wing.
The Brazil international is shockingly without a goal or an assist in his last 19 competitive games for club, yet he remains Mikel Arteta’s first-choice.
Leandro Trossard is still largely utilised as an impact substitute, and Raheem Sterling appears to have been loaned in as a Bukayo Saka backup.
As a result, recruiting a new left winger appears to be on Arsenal’s agenda, with Lookman emerging as one of their primary targets.
Last season, the Nigeria international scored 17 goals and provided 10 assists across all competitions, garnering him a consideration for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
