Roma eye Gasperini reunion with Atlético Madrid’s Lookman

Atletico Madrid confirm Ademola Lookman's signing from Serie A side Atalanta.

Roma are keeping a close eye on Ademola Lookman, who could leave Atlético Madrid in January after losing his place as a regular starter under Diego Simeone.

According to La Repubblica, via CalcioMercato, the Nigeria forward is on sporting director Tony D’Amico’s list as Roma look for more options in attack alongside their pursuit of Endrick.

Lookman has two goals and an assist in 15 appearances this season. He has made nine league starts but none in the Champions League. He has recently become Álex Baena’s back-up, and he was an unused substitute for the first time against Barcelona.

Lookman and a possible Gasperini reunion at Roma

A move to Roma would reunite Lookman with Gian Piero Gasperini. They had several heated disagreements at Atalanta, but Lookman developed into one of Europe’s top forwards under him, scoring 55 goals and providing 27 assists in 137 games. That included the hat-trick in Dublin that won the 2024 Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen.

There is no transfer request yet, but if his playing time stays limited, Lookman will consider his options. Atlético signed him last January for €35m plus €5m in bonuses, and his contract runs until 2030. They will only let one of Lookman or Juventus target Alexander Sørloth leave, and only once they’ve found a replacement.