Ademola Lookman is about to complete some medical tests: Where is the destination! | OneFootball

The Nigerian superstar seems to be gearing up for something new.

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Nigerian striker Ademola Lookman has returned from his summer holiday to undergo a medical in preparation for next season's pre-season with Atalanta Bergamo, with major European clubs still interested in the Nigerian.

The Super Eagles striker arrived at the Gewiss Clinic on Monday for the club's regular pre-season medical examinations ahead of the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

A great previous season

At 27, he lit up Serie A with a campaign that fans won’t soon forget. With 15 goals and 5 assists, he was instrumental in driving Atalanta to a third-place finish—securing Champions League football and cementing his status as one of the league’s standout performers. His brilliance didn’t go unnoticed, earning him a well-deserved spot in the Serie A Team of the Season.

While he may not have topped the scoring charts, his consistency placed him among the elite. Only two players outshone him in goals: Atalanta’s prolific Mateo Retegui (26 goals) and Fiorentina’s sharp-shooting Moise Kean (19 goals). Yet, his all-around impact made him indispensable—proving that sometimes, numbers alone don’t tell the full story.

Great interest from several big clubs

Fresh from their Scudetto triumph, Napoli have reportedly stepped into the transfer fray with an audacious player-plus-cash offer for Ademola Lookman—a move that could shake up the Serie A landscape. But the Partenopei aren’t alone in their pursuit. Barcelona, still licking their wounds after missing out on Nico Williams, are lurking in the shadows, closely tracking the Nigerian winger’s situation as they weigh up their next move.

Across the Channel, Arsenal’s long-standing admiration for the Super Eagles star has hit a stumbling block: Atalanta’s hefty price tag. Unwilling to meet La Dea’s demands, the Gunners have seemingly shifted focus, opting instead to swoop for Chelsea’s Noni Madueke—a decision that could leave Lookman’s Premier League dreams on hold.

Amid the swirling rumors, the 26-year-old remains the picture of professionalism. While suitors circle, Lookman is set to report for pre-season duty at Atalanta’s Bortolotti Centre in Zingonia on Tuesday, ready to buckle down ahead of the club’s Serie A opener against newly-promoted Pisa on August 24.

For now, the ball remains in Atalanta’s court—but in the high-stakes game of transfer chess, one bold move could change everything.