Roma are monitoring 29-year-old Atlético Madrid winger Ademola Lookman as they seek to reinforce their squad in January. Coach Simeone no longer considers the player essential, and Lookman has recently become a backup for Álex Baena. He also remained on the bench for an entire match against Barcelona for the first time this season. Lookman is one of the players being followed by Roma's sporting director, D'Amico. D'Amico values the fact that the player is familiar with Italian football and has previously worked with Gasperini, the current Roma coach.
There is currently no transfer request. However, if Lookman's playing time continues to be limited, he will evaluate his situation and speak with the club. The Nigerian international has 45 caps and 11 goals for his country. He joined last January for a fee of €35 million plus €5 million in bonuses. He has a contract until 2030 with a gross annual salary of approximately €6 million. However, Atletico will only permit the departure of either Lookman or his teammate Alexander Sørloth, and only under suitable conditions and if a replacement is found. According to Transfermarkt, Lookman has a current market value of €40.00M. He has also been linked with Fenerbahçe.
