Fenerbahçe are interested in signing Super Eagles forward, Ademola Lookman, joining AS Roma in the race for the Atlético Madrid attacker ahead of the January 2027 transfer window.
Lookman’s future at Atlético has come into question after he struggled for regular playing time under manager Diego Simeone this season.
The former African Footballer of the Year has scored two goals and provided one assist in 15 appearances across La Liga and the Champions League.
The 29-year-old has fallen behind Álex Baena in Simeone’s attacking plans and is yet to start a Champions League match this season. He was also left on the bench throughout Atlético’s recent defeat to Barcelona.
Roma have included Lookman on their list of January targets. Sporting director Tony D’Amico sees the former Atalanta forward as an alternative to Real Madrid’s Endrick, who remains one of the club’s main attacking targets.
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A move to Rome would reunite Lookman with Gian Piero Gasperini, who coached him at Atalanta. The pair enjoyed considerable success together, including the Nigerian’s memorable hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final.
Roma could hold initial talks with Lookman’s representatives in early December.
Fenerbahçe, meanwhile, have renewed their interest in the forward after failing to sign him before he joined Atlético from Atalanta in January 2026. The Turkish club are ready to compete with Roma if Lookman decides to leave Spain, per Hurriyet.
Atletico signed the 2023 AFCON silver medallist from Atalanta last January in a deal worth €35 million plus €5 million in bonuses, and his contract runs until 2030.
The former Atalanta star has not asked to leave Atlético, but his lack of playing time could force him to reconsider his future in January.
