Italian sport-based news outlet Calciomercato confirmed that Chelsea are willing to pay up to €60 million for the Nigerian player, Ademola Lookman if he becomes available. The Blues are working around the clock to find a player who can support Nicolas Jackson up front going into the 2024/25 season.

Lookman was the hero of the Europa League final when he led his team to victory over Bayer Leverkusen, scoring a hattrick in the game. He ended the unbeaten run of the 2023/24 Bundesliga Champions led by Xabi Alonso. However, Liverpool, Manchester United, and Bayern Munich are also interested in getting the Nigerian.

Chelsea have also agreed on a deal with Aston Villa’s Omari Kellyman, Barcelona’s Marc Guiu and Palmerias’ Estêvão Willian as they look to challenge for trophies next season under Enzo Maresca.

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The Nigerian engraved his name into the history book of Atalanta by scoring a hat-trick in the final game against high-flying, Bayer Leverkusen. The praises of Ademola Lookman will be sung by both the young and old whenever they remember the night in Dublin.

Here are the records Ademola Lookman set in the Europa League final

(1) He is the sixth hat-trick to be scored in the final of a major UEFA competition, and the first since Jupp Heynckes for Borussia Mönchengladbach in the 1975 UEFA Cup.

(2) He is the only the second player to score a hat-trick in the final of a major European competition for an Italian side, after Pierino Prati in Milan against Ajax in the 1969 European Cup.

(3) Lookman is the third Nigerian player to score in the final of a major UEFA competition, after Alex Iwobi (2019 Europa League) and Joe Aribo (2022 Europa League).

(4) He is the first African player to score a hat-trick in the final of a major UEFA competition.

(5) The goals from Ademola Lookman ensured Atalanta won their first major European trophy and the club's first trophy in 1963, becoming the first Italian team to win the UEFA Cup/Europa League since Parma in 1999.

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The Nigerian threw Xabi Alonso and his Bayer Leverkusen team off balance when he scored two quick goals in the first half of the game which was played in Dublin on Wednesday, May 22, 2024.

The goals from Ademola Lookman ensured Atalanta won their first major European trophy and the club's first trophy in 1963, becoming the first Italian team to win the UEFA Cup/Europa League since Parma in 1999.

What did Ademola Lookman say about his performance?

"One of the best nights of my life. Amazing performance from the team, we did it, we did it, we did it! Not got much else to say but yeah fantastic. They do always say third time lucky, so yeah it is for us today [winning a final at the third attempt this season]. I'm just happy we won. We won today so yes very pleased."

This win ensures that Atalanta will play in the final of the UEFA Champions League next season (2024/25) and also face the winner of the game between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund in the UEFA Super Cup later this year.

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Atalanta's forward player, Ademola Lookman is the name on the lips of every Nigerian since the beginning of the knock-out stages. He scored two goals in the round of 16 against the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon and the only goal against the Antelopes of Angola in the quarter-finals.

Lookman's father could not hide his excitement after the final whistle went in the game against Angola.

"I am happy, I am overwhelmed, I am so happy. I'm pleased for Nigeria winning this game.''

Nigeria will face either South Africa or Cape Verde in the semi-final on Wednesday, February 7, 2024, as they look to win the trophy for the fourth time.

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The Super Eagles of Nigeria stars Ademola Lookman and Victor Osimhen have shocked the football world with their recent positions on the series A goalscorers table.

Ademola Lookman, who currently plays for Atlanta Ademola Lookman has proved to be a noteworthy signing from RB Leipzig as the Nigerian forward has scored 11 goals and has made 3 assists for the Serie A side, making him the second-highest goalscorer in the Italian league.

Victor Osimhen, who is the star man for Napoli, is the highest goalscorer in the Serie A with a staggering total of 13 goals with 3 assists. The Nigerian forwards have shown that they are at the forefront of all activities and are decent additions to their respective sides.

Lookman had been very influential in Atlanta's draw against Juventus on Sunday, January 22, 2023, scoring 2 goals and an assist in the match.

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The news was confirmed by FIFA on Thursday, February 10th, 2022. Lookman was part of the England U-21 team that won the World Cup in 2017 alongside the likes of Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Dominic Solanke.

Lookman who was born to Nigeria parents is yet to play for the senior team of the Three Lions. Nigerians will hope Lookman will be selected for the Super Eagles World Cup qualifier against Ghana in March 2022.

The switch for Lookman will increase the chances of the Super Eagles booking a spot at the World Cup that will be hosted in Qatar next year.

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Lookman spent two and half years at the Merseyside with Everton before sealing a permanent move to the Bundesliga with Leipzig, where he has only played 13 games.

Lookman expressed his delight on the Leicester website on August 31st, 2021. He said when he came to the club, the facilities at the club caught his attention.

He also said, he can not wait to start work, and he believes the team and environment will bring out the best in him.

I'm delighted to be here. It's a great honor to be at such a big and amazing club with such a huge history and a quality group of players.

The facilities are incredible. It's pretty mind-blowing and I just can't wait to work here. I think environment is very important for a player, so this is the right environment for me to work hard every single day and help my craft be even better.

Lookman will join Wilfred Ndidi and Kelechi Iheanacho at the Foxes. This will make him the third Nigerian at the club.

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