Ademola Lookman: Premier League top side ready 40 billion January bid
AFNEWS reporter
Sep 11, 2025
Ademola Lookman: Premier League top side ready 40 billion January bid
Ademola Lookman could be set for a Premier League return with one of his summer suitors looking to return.
Tottenham are reportedly plotting a move for Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman during the January transfer window, after they failed to secure a move for the 27-year-old in the summer.
Tottenham's failed move
As Pulse Sports reported, Tottenham Hotspur were desperate to sign a winger before the transfer window closed, and identified Atalanta's Lookman as their ideal candidate.
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The former Leipzig man became of interest after Eberechi Eze got hijacked by Arsenal, and the difficulties involved in signing their top target Savinho from Manchester City.
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However, they failed to complete the move, with Bayern Munich coming the closest, submitting a loan offer which Atalanta summarily rejected.
Spurs to return
According to Sports Boom, Tottenham boss Thomas Frank is a big fan of the Nigerian and was the initial driving force for the summer pursuit.
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The former Brentford coach still desires Lookman, and the Europa League champions are believed to be readying a move for January. Per the report, Lookman will be available for £20 million, a few Spurs would have no qualms matching.
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