Issues are shifting quick round Ademola Lookman as his future seems set for a doable change this January, Softfootball reported.
Right now, January 29, 2026, officers from Fenerbahçe are in Italy holding direct talks with Atalanta over a possible deal for the Nigerian ahead. On the identical time, Fenerbahçe are additionally making ready to talk with Lookman’s camp to debate private phrases.
The deal being mentioned is believed to be a mortgage with an obligation to purchase, and the entire package deal might be price round €40 million. At 28, Lookman is seen as a ready-made attacking increase, and Fenerbahçe are pushing arduous to get the transfer executed.
There’s competitors, although. Galatasaray have additionally stored an in depth eye on Lookman and stay , which means the race for his signature might warmth up rapidly.
Lookman’s state of affairs at Atalanta has not been clean. For the reason that summer time of 2025, his relationship with the membership has been tense after he overtly criticised them for breaking guarantees over a failed transfer to Inter Milan. That episode triggered sturdy reactions from Nigerian followers, particularly in the direction of Atalanta coach Gian Piero Gasperini, coming shortly after Lookman’s spectacular displaying on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
Fabrizio Romano confirmed the talks on X deal with, noting that Fenerbahçe are actively making an attempt to make the deal occur and that discussions are ongoing on each membership and participant sides.
Direct membership to membership talks between Fenerbahçe and Atalanta set to happen in Italy for Ademola Lookman. Talks to observe additionally on participant facet over private phrases; Fenerbahçe try.
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has made it clear the membership gained’t let Lookman go cheaply in January. Nonetheless, together with his contract working till 2027, Atalanta know a call on his future can’t be delayed without end.
For now, it’s a ready recreation however one that might quickly see Ademola Lookman beginning a brand new chapter away from Bergamo.
