Arsenal have received a significant boost in their pursuit of Ademola Lookman, as PSG is reportedly unwilling to meet Atalanta’s asking price, according to Sky’s transfer expert Florian Plettenberg.
While the Nigerian forward remains eager to join the French club, negotiations are currently stalled because the two teams have not reached an agreement.
Despite a verbal agreement between Lookman and PSG, the move to Paris now appears unlikely, opening the door for other interested clubs.
Adding to the speculation about his future, Lookman was omitted from Atalanta’s squad for their Serie A match against Torino on Sunday, marking the second consecutive game he has been left out.
According to Express Sports, Arsenal, who have been monitoring the situation, will be hoping to secure a late move for the player, who is said to be valued at around £51m.
Lookman is represented by the same agency as Kai Havertz, which could swing proceedings in Arsenal’s favour when it comes to snapping him up amid a roster of suitors.
The player joined Atalanta from RB Leipzig in 2022 after excelling on loan terms at Fulham and Leicester City. He took the Italian scene by storm, scoring 24 goals in 62 matches since the time.
Lookman became a cult hero in Bergamo after his hat-trick secured the club victory against Bayer Leverkusen in the Europa League final at the Dublin Arena on May 22, as Atalanta lifted the trophy for the first time in the club’s history. It was the first career hat-trick by Lookman, who also became the first player to score a hat-trick in a one-legged European final since Pierino Prati in 1969.
