Roma monitoring Ademola Lookman’s situation at Atletico Madrid

Roma are keeping an eye on Ademola Lookman as they assess their attacking options for January, according to La Repubblica.

The Nigerian is reportedly struggling to secure regular playing time at Atletico Madrid, a situation that has attracted the Giallorossi’s attention. Gian Piero Gasperini remains an admirer of the forward, whom he knows well from their time together at Atalanta.

That relationship gives Lookman an obvious connection to Roma’s search. Gasperini would be familiar with his qualities and how he could fit into the attack, rather than having to introduce a player entirely new to his methods.

The report comes as Roma prioritise an attacking winger for the winter transfer window. Tony D’Amico has already spoken about the need to add pace and a threat on the counterattack, identifying a quality the club want to bring into the squad.

Lookman now joins the names being followed, alongside other reported targets including Jamie Gittens and Jamie Leweling.

For now, Repubblica describes Roma as monitoring his situation. Whether Atletico would consider letting him leave, and on what terms, remains unclear.

Source: La Repubblica.