Arsenal want to sign Atalanta star, have ‘taken information’ | OneFootball

Arsenal are 11 points behind Premier League leaders Liverpool with a game in hand.

Barring a huge turnaround, the Gunners look set to miss out on the league title again. There should be plenty of spending this summer, and the focus could be on the attacking department.

A marquee striker is expected to be prioritised, but manager Mikel Arteta may also want a versatile attacker capable of playing across the frontline.

Sky Sport CH claims Liverpool and Arsenal are interested in signing Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, who is poised to pursue a new challenge.

The Gunners have ‘taken information’ over his situation but have not yet undertaken concrete steps to secure his services, which the Reds have already begun.

Arsenal could land Lookman for a bargain transfer fee

Arsenal have lacked sufficient attacking depth in the squad. They did not directly replace Emile Smith Rowe or Eddie Nketiah after their transfers last summer.

The club also loaned out Reiss Nelson and Fabio Vieira. They only signed Raheem Sterling on loan to fill the void. Sterling has looked a shadow of himself at Arsenal.

There will be significant investment in the summer, and Lookman could be available for a bargain fee.

The 27-year-old has had another top season for Atalanta with 17 goals and seven assists from 29 outings.

He is valued at £46 million by Transfermarkt, but interested clubs could sign him for much less, given he will enter the final 12 months of his contract this summer.

Liverpool is also an admirer of the former Everton man, and the Gunners must be proactive to secure his signature ahead of their Premier League rivals later this year.

Stats from Transfermarkt.com.