Ian Wright has called on Arsenal to make a move for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman this summer, praising the winger’s resilience and recent success.
Lookman, 27, is coming off a standout season in Serie A, netting 15 goals and scoring five times in the Champions League. His crowning moment came in the Europa League final, where he scored a sensational hat-trick against Bayer Leverkusen to secure the trophy for Atalanta. The Nigeria international was named 2024 African Footballer of the Year in recognition of his achievements.
Speaking on Wrighty’s House podcast, Wright said: “I hope we can buy him, Arsenal. I would love someone like him to come back to the Premier League and say, ‘I have unfinished business here, so I am going to help Arsenal win the league’.”
He added: “His journey has been unbelievable – from Charlton to Everton, then bouncing around on loan spells and abroad. He never gave up, and now he’s delivering on the big stage.”
Arsenal are reportedly in the market for a versatile forward, and Lookman’s availability—potentially for a fee around €40m (£33.6m)—has made him a viable target. Lookman previously played in the Premier League with Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City before finding success in Italy.