Roma Monitoring Lookman as Atlético Forward Weighs Limited Role

What happened

Roma are tracking Ademola Lookman, who could leave Atlético Madrid in January after losing his place as a regular starter under Diego Simeone, according to La Repubblica via CalcioMercato, as reported by Football Italia. The Nigeria forward is on sporting director Tony D'Amico's list as Roma seek more attacking options alongside their pursuit of Endrick.

Report details

Lookman has two goals and an assist in 15 appearances this season. He has made nine league starts but none in the Champions League, and has recently become Álex Baena's back-up; he was an unused substitute for the first time against Barcelona. There is no transfer request yet, but the report states that if his playing time stays limited, Lookman will consider his options.

A move to Roma would reunite Lookman with Gian Piero Gasperini. The pair had several heated disagreements at Atalanta, but Lookman developed into one of Europe's top forwards under him, scoring 55 goals and providing 27 assists in 137 games, including the hat-trick in Dublin that won the 2024 Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.

Atlético signed Lookman last January for €35m plus €5m in bonuses, and his contract runs until 2030. The club will only let one of Lookman or Juventus target Alexander Sørloth leave, and only once they have found a replacement.