Fenerbahce talks with Atalanta for Ademola Lookman

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Serie A: Atalanta pushes Fiorentina into crisis

While Fenerbahçe has just reached an agreement for the arrival of Matteo Guendouzi (Lazio), president Sadettin Saran does not intend to stop there. To meet the demands of its coach Domenico Tedesco, the Turkish club targeted another Serie A star: Ademola Lookman (28), currently at the CAN in Morocco with Nigeria.

According to Hurriyet, Fener, current runner-up to Galatasaray in the Super Lig, went on the offensive with a very concrete proposal: a paying loan of €5 million with a compulsory purchase option of €30 million. A total offer of €35 million postponed for the moment by Atalanta. The Dea does not want to hear about a loan and demands an immediate definitive transfer. Another sticking point: timing. The Italian club has set an ultimatum, specifying that even in the event of an agreement, the Nigerian (3 goals, 1 assist in 16 games this season) will only be released after January 28, the date of the end of the league phase of the Champions League…

Nicolas Gerbault

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