Transfer News: Barcelona to pay ₦54.4b for Super Eagles AFCON 2023 top scorer 

LaLiga champions Barcelona have identified Super Eagles attacker Ademola Lookman as the ideal player to solve their attacking issues. 

The Catalan giants are reportedly on the lookout for a left-winger, a position Lookman plays frequently at Atalanta and with the Super Eagles. 

A couple of names have been linked with the LaLiga champions, including Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams and Liverpool’s Luis Diaz. 

However, according to multiple reports, Barcelona manager Hansi Flick prefers Lookman as his not too pricey and also fits the profile of the player they are looking for on the left wing. 

The Blaugrana believe they can sign Lookman for a fee in the region of €30M, which will be a decent price compared to what they will pay for either Williams or Diaz. 

It, however, remains to be seen if Atalanta will be willing to part ways with one of their most prized assets. Lookman’s contract with Atalanta runs until 2027, but the Nigerian international is expected to leave this summer if a suitable offer arrives. 

It is now left for La Dea to decide if €30M is good enough, should Barcelona come with that offer for their Nigerian star.

Barcelona already boast of a potent attack, but Lookman’s potential arrival will add more bite, especially on the left flank. 

The former Leicester City star has been one of the best players in his position over the last two years. 

He was Nigeria’s top scorer at last year’s AFCON and has also scored 26 goals in the league in the last two seasons for Atalanta, including 15 in the just-concluded campaign.