Atalanta has a 40 million offer for Lookman

The Nigerian forward is one of the most important players in Serie A, and many clubs are eager to get hold of him.

Héctor Andreu | 16 Nov 2025 | 11.55
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Lookman has a great offer from Galatasaray / Football Italia
Lookman has a great offer from Galatasaray / Football Italia

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Ademola Lookman finds himself back in the spotlight at a decisive moment in his career. After a summer filled with tensions with Atalanta, the Nigerian forward faces a truce that may only last until January. His desire to leave stirred internal friction, but the club chose to retain him, rejecting strong offers from Italy. Now, the situation opens up once more, with a clear frontrunner emerging: Galatasaray.

With each passing week, the feeling grows that his future is far from SerieA, and the Turkish giant is poised to make the final move.

The truce between Lookman and Atalanta does not change the essence of the conflict

The attacker started the summer determined to leave Bergamo. He believed it was time to take a leap and that the club should facilitate his exit. However, Atalanta, resolute and financially stable, refused to sell him within the SerieA, maintaining an unyielding stance even in the face of high offers.

The result was a temporary reconciliation, necessary to start the season with stability, yet not resolving the underlying issue: Lookman still has the door ajar for an exit, and the officials already anticipate that January could mark the outcome.

Galatasaray's plan: money, ambition, and a starring role

As indicated by 'Calciomercato', Galatasaray has emerged with determination. The Turkish club aims to build an elite attack and sees Lookman as a top priority. The figures being discussed are substantial: a contract close to nine million euros net per season, which would make the Nigerian one of the highest-paid players in the Turkish league.

In addition, there is a transfer offer around 40 million euros, more than enough to triple the investment that Atalanta made when they brought him from Leipzig in 2022. Furthermore, Victor Osimhen's presence in Istanbul could serve as an extra boost to persuade Lookman of the challenge.

A leap that would shake up the market

If the deal materializes, it would be among the most significant transfers in the upcoming winter market. Galatasaray aims to regain European prominence and believes that signing a proven goal scorer from the SerieA is a vital step toward that goal.

Lookman tiene un oferton del Galatasaray

Atalanta stands firm, but the scenario may change

Negotiating with Atalanta has never been easy. The club is accustomed to selling well and only when the figures align with their sports planning. Last summer, they turned down an offer close to 45 million euros from Italy because they were unwilling to strengthen a direct competitor.

The Turkish proposal arrives from abroad, and although the exit price has always hovered around 50 million, the club might be more flexible if the player insists on leaving and the offer approaches the target.

January will decide Lookman's fate

The situation is heading towards a countdown. If Galatasaray formalizes its offer and Atalanta agrees to negotiate, the transfer could be resolved swiftly. If not, Lookman will have to wait until summer to try, once again, to find an exit.

In any case, Ademola Lookman is facing decisive months that could redefine his career and impact on the continent.

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