Napoli, Juventus on standby for Lookman

Napoli, Juventus on standby for Lookman
Napoli and Juventus are closely monitoring Ademola Lookman's situation at Atalanta with a view of taking advantage to sign up the reigning Africa Player of the Year.
Although Atalanta president, Antonio Percassi had brokered a truce between Gian Piero Gasperini and Lookman, but his future seems decided already.
The striker was ready to leave last summer and will do so in the summer, Alfredo Pedullà reports.
The striker had given in to PSG’s courtship in the final days of August. Arsenal and Liverpool were keen on him as well.
The boss put his veto since La Dea was about to lose Teun Koopmeiners, even questioning his permanence on the bench. Then things quickly improved due to an early large win over Lecce thanks to newcomers Mateo Retegui and Marco Brescianini.
In the end, the brass convinced Lookman to stay for one more season, but the relationship with the coach was never truly mended. Juventus and Napoli are keeping tabs on the situation ahead of possible offers. Atalanta is a long-time admirers of Giacomo Raspadori.
The star is under contract until 2026 but with a team option. He has totaled 15 goals and 7 in 28 seasonal appearances. The Bergamaschi won just once in six matches during his recent injury-related absence.