Option for Barça? A 'crack' from Serie A, on Deco's radar

Serie A may provide FC Barcelona with its next left winger. After the failed signing of Nico Williams last summer, Deco has not stopped looking for alternatives for a position that the club considers a priority, beyond the good work done so far by Raphinha and Dani Olmo. The latest name to be mentioned for that position is Ademola Lookman, the 'crack' who leads the current leader of 'Calcio'.

In addition to stars like Khvicha Kvaratskhelia or Rafael Leao, the Blaugrana sporting director is keeping a close eye on the future of the Nigerian, whose contract with Atalanta expires in 2026 and who could arrive for a figure close to 35 million euros, as long as he rules out renewing with the Bergamasque team in the coming months.

The Premier League, the main obstacle for Barça regarding Ademola Lookman

This season, the 27-year-old forward has scored 11 goals and provided 5 assists in 18 matches (1,314 minutes) with 'La Dea'. After his breakthrough last season in the Europa League (he scored a 'hat trick' in the final against Bayer Leverkusen), the London-born player has maintained a notable level, scoring 3 goals in the Champions League (one against Real Madrid).

In this regard, Lookman's good form has attracted the interest of several big clubs in the Premier League, including Manchester United and Tottenham. The Nigerian is a 'total' forward, as he can comfortably play on either flank or as an attacking midfielder/false '9'. For Barça, he would be a very valuable addition, provided that Atalanta agrees to negotiate for a price lower than the player's current value (40 'kilos').