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Manchester United’s 0-1 loss to Nottingham Forest on Tuesday as soon as once more laid naked how a lot Ruben Amorim is lacking a ruthless goalscorer.
Joshua Zirkzee is extra of a link-up participant than a striker whereas Rasmus Hojlund has been woeful all season with the top coach trying to transfer him on in the summertime.
With Alejandro Garnacho’s future additionally up within the air and Amad more likely to be performed at wingback upon his return from harm, recruiting a flexible attacking possibility might be on the playing cards.
And the Purple Devils have lengthy been admirers of Ademola Lookman who has been on fireplace for Atalanta since his transfer to Bergamo again in 2022.
Lookman curiosity
The Nigerian has 18 objectives and 7 assists already this season from solely 28 begins in all competitions with a purpose contribution each 92 minutes.
He can play because the striker, attacking midfielder and even out huge, and his versatility might be a fantastic asset to have for any workforce.
The London-born ace’s unimaginable kind for the Serie A aspect has meant loads of groups are him forward of the summer season window with Newcastle, Nottingham Forest and even Juventus monitoring his state of affairs.
And after a fall-out with Gian Piero Gasperini, Atalanta are open to his sale and have slapped a €60 million price ticket on his head and as per Caughtoffside, the 20-time English league champions are able to pay the asking worth.
A gathering with the “scary” attacker’s camp is anticipated to be held in April with the 27-year-old intent on shifting again to the Premier League.
United able to pay asking worth
“In keeping with Caught Offside sources, Man United stay strongly fascinated with signing Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman as they plan a serious rebuild of assault in the summertime.
“Atalanta, for his or her half, have set a price ticket of round €60 million for the Nigerian winger, a determine that United particularly contemplate honest for his or her squad transformation.
“Because of this, on the finish of April, new talks have already been scheduled with the participant’s entourage to collect new info and confirm the negotiation margins.”
Lookman has the expertise of enjoying within the Premier League, one thing INEOS worth extremely and his explosiveness can be a fantastic match for Amorim.
However whether or not United go after an out-and-out striker or a flexible possibility just like the Nigeria worldwide stays to be seen.
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