UEFA Champions League
**Napoli** is in the midst of rebuilding its squad, and the next major target on the agenda for the southern Italian club is to strengthen its forward line. After securing the arrival of **Kevin De Bruyne** and investing in the young talent **Luca Marianucci**, Sporting Director Giovanni Manna has set his sights on **Ademola Lookman**, the current offensive force at Atalanta.
The Nigerian striker, who has shone in Bergamo with 52 goals and 25 assists over three seasons, is reportedly considering a change of scenery following the departure of Gian Piero Gasperini, his main supporter on the team. Lookman is seeking a new project that allows him to compete for titles, and in that regard, Napoli represents an ideal scenario.
**Atalanta Demands More Money**
However, the acquisition won't be straightforward. As indicated by 'Gazzetta dello Sport', Atalanta views Lookman as a key player and will only consider his departure for a minimum of 60 million euros. Napoli, on the other hand, has earmarked around 50 million to bolster their attack, a substantial sum but still insufficient to persuade the Bergamo club.
Currently, the 10 million difference is the main obstacle preventing the deal from materializing. In the meantime, teams from England like Manchester United and Liverpool have also shown interest in the African player, potentially driving up the cost further. Napoli is aware they are not alone in this race and will need to move swiftly if they want to secure the signing.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Nápoles pone 50 millones para fichar a una estrella de la Serie A
