Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman
Winger Ademola Lookman has reportedly told his club Atalanta that he wishes to make a return to the Premier League this summer - and Aston Villa have been listed as one of the clubs who are supposedly 'in contact' with the player's representatives.
Lookman, who scored a hat-trick in Atalanta's final win over Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin last year, is reportedly keen to leave Bergamo after three years in Serie A, having previously been with RB Leipzig in Germany - he has, though, been back in England since leaving Everton permanently in 2019 - with Fulham and Leicester on loan.
The 27-year-old, who has two more years remaining on his current Atalanta deal, is rated by Transfermarkt as being valued at almost £60m, but Villa aren't the in bringing Lookman back to the top flight on a permanent basis.
Arsenal's new sporting director Andrea Berta is said to have been in regular touch with Lookman's camp this summer, as the Gunners prepare to accelerate their own transfer plans - they're set to sign Christian Norgaard from Brentford but have also prioritised a centre forward.
Lookman would be considered an upgrade in the wide areas, although Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur - both of whom are also in the Champions League next season - have also been credited with an interest in the Charlton Athletic academy product.
are after more wide options; they've not pursued a permanent deal for Marcus Rashford, while Leon Bailey is expected to be allowed to leave if a suitable offer is presented to Villa. The Lions also have Donyell Malen, a January signing who could benefit from a full pre-season under
What should Villa do in the summer window?
adidas Aston Villa range - how to get yours!
Aston Villa have announced that they are selling a new range of fashion items that fans are going to be clamouring to get hold of ahead of the new season - including a limited edition of the iconic adidas Samba range.
The Villa colours are displayed on the trainers and they also show off the Villa badge.
You can also find an adidas DNA hoody which comes in simple Villa colours and a low key traditional adidas design.
The same design can be found on classic adidas track top on offer, this is the type of track top that fans love to wear -
The DNA range continues with a claret and blue t-shirt - , and on the training pants which can also be matched with any of the items -
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