The Digest:
Atalanta captain Marten de Roon has openly avoided discussing Ademola Lookman’s situation amid the Nigerian winger’s ongoing transfer standoff with the club. De Roon emphasized focusing on “players who are here,” as Lookman remains excluded from the squad amid interest from Napoli and Inter Milan.
Key Points
- Lookman has been sidelined by Atalanta due to a transfer dispute, missing Serie A and Champions League matches.
- Captain Marten de Roon stated he has not spoken to Lookman to avoid “spending too much energy on this.”
- De Roon left the door open for Lookman’s return “if he is ready,” implying resolution depends on the player.
- Napoli has reportedly offered improved terms to lure Lookman away from Inter Milan’s interest.
- The standoff reflects broader issues of player power, club control, and transfer window tensions.
- Lookman’s absence affects Atalanta’s depth in critical fixtures, including a UCL tie against PSG.
- The situation remains unresolved, with the player training separately from the main squad.
As transfer ambitions clash with club authority, Lookman’s isolation reveals the unspoken strains between player mobility and team cohesion in high-stakes football.
Sources: Score Nigeria, Sky Sport Italia
