The Gunners are reportedly eyeing Ademola Lookman as a possible acquisition to fill the void left by Kai Havertz, subsequent to reports of an unexpected arrangement.
Arsenal’s campaign commenced positively, as the squad secured a 1-0 victory against Manchester United in their initial Premier League showdown, with recent addition Viktor Gyokeres spearheading the attack in place of Kai Havertz.
However, manager Mikel Arteta has faced a setback with the revelation that Havertz has sustained a knee injury, potentially sidelining him for an extended period, as first reported by David Ornstein of The Athletic.
Arsenal could finalize a deal for Ademola Lookman in upcoming transactions, in light of Kai Havertz’s injury
Lookman, formerly associated with Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City, and acknowledged in FourFourTwo’s compilation of premier left wingers globally, has garnered enduring interest from the Emirates Stadium and reportedly seeks to depart from Atalanta during this transfer period, having formally submitted a transfer request.
While it was initially speculated that Arsenal were seeking a left-winger following the acquisition of Gyokeres, the injury sustained by Havertz appears to have prompted a shift in priorities. Arteta may be considering a player capable of supporting the Swedish forward in attack while also providing flexibility on the wings.
TEAMtalk has disseminated reports from TBR Football indicating that Lookman is engaged in discussions with Arsenal, although Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Aston Villa are also purportedly “in contention.”
Lookman has distinguished himself in Serie A, securing the Europa League title for La Dea while operating in a distinctive offensive capacity characterized by aggressive pressing. His performance in the 2024 Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen is ranked 39th in FourFourTwo’s enumeration of the most exceptional individual displays of all time.
These connections arise shortly after James McNicolas of the Athletic revealed that Leandro Trossard has consented to a surprising contract extension in N5, with the 30-year-old receiving a salary increase without prolonging the contract’s duration.
FourFourTwo has learned that Arsenal has consistently expressed a willingness to compensate Trossard with enhanced terms this summer. However, it is highly probable that the agreement has been expedited in response to Havertz’s injury.
This leaves Arsenal with three potential options for the left-wing position, including Trossard, Gabriel Martinelli, Noni Madueke, and a single available striker, Gyokeres. Lookman and Trossard could potentially be assigned to play as forwards if necessary.
According to Transfermarkt, Lookman’s estimated value is €60 million.
