Manchester United and PSG ready to make €100 million offer for attacker from Serie A: Reports
Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) are ready to offer €100m for Ademola Lookman, according to Fichajes. The Nigerian striker was outstanding for Atalanta last season and has carried that form into the current campaign.
The Parisians are keen to assert dominance in Ligue 1 and Europe and believe Lookman could help in their plans. The French champions are yet to sign Kylian Mbappe's replacement and have now set their sights on the 27-year-old.
However, Lookman also has admirers at Manchester United. The Old Trafford outfit have been far from their best this season and are languishing at 13th in the Premier League table.
The Red Devils have already handed the keys to the first-team squad to Ruben Amorim. The Portuguese manager has an enviable track record with Sporting CP and is already working to weave his magic at Manchester United.
The attack - which has managed just 12 goals in 11 league games this season - is likely to be a cause of concern. Lookman has emerged as the solution and United are ready to break the bank to get their man.
The Nigerian registered 17 goals and 10 assists from 45 games across competitions last season. He netted a memorable hat-trick in the 3-0 Europa League final win over Bayer Leverkusen. This season, he has already managed eight goals and five assists from 14 games in all competitions.
The player's contract expires in 2026, and Atalanta are open to his exit next year. Lookman's speed, ability, and versatility could make him a perfect fit under Amorim.
Will Manchester United invest in their squad in January?
While Manchester United remain interested in Ademola Lookman, it is unclear whether a move will materialize in January. Atalanta might not be ready to lose their prized asset in the middle of the season, although the proposed fee could turn their heads.
It is also uncertain whether the Red Devils will have the funds to script such a deal in the winter transfer window. The Premier League giants invested heavily in the squad in the summer, and have traditionally refrained from splashing the cash in January.
However, Manchester United are on the back foot in the goalscoring department, especially with Rasmus Hojlund and new signing Joshua Zirkzee failing to impress. Ruben Amorim is likely to assess the options available to him in the squad before deciding on the matter.