Forest express shock interest in Lookman

High-flying English Premier League side Nottingham Forest are interested in signing Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window, according to TEAMtalk.

The Tricky Trees are currently in contention for a UEFA Champions League spot in the EPL, one season after they almost got relegated.

Nuno Espirito Santos’ side is currently third in the EPL with 54 points, five more than Chelsea and six above Manchester City, giving them a distinct possibility of a top-four finish, hence their interest in the Nigerian.

The Reds have an eye already on next season and are planning to make major signings in the summer transfer window, as club owner Evangelos Marinakis has lofty ambitions for the future.

TEAMtalk understands that one of the players that Forest have taken a shine to is Atalanta forward Lookman.

“Sources have told us that Lookman – who was named the 2024 African Player of the Year at the Confederation of African Football Awards in Marrakech in December – has emerged as a potential target for Forest,” TEAMtalk wrote.

“The Premier League club have been monitoring the Atalanta forward for some time and continue to admire his qualities.”

The 27-year-old Nigeria international forward, who struggled during his time at Everton, has scored 18 goals and given seven assists in 32 matches in all competitions for Atalanta this season.

Lookman is currently valued at €60m but according to the publication, no final internal decisions have been made yet, with the club carefully evaluating their summer strategy, but Lookman remains on their radar.

The Nigerian’s stock has risen significantly since joining La Dea, with his historic hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen in last season’s Europa League final securing Atalanta’s first-ever European trophy and helping him claim the CAF African Footballer of the Year award in December.