Lookman's future destination has dominated transfer discussions in recent weeks after his great performances for Atalanta, much like his compatriot Victor Osimhen. Since joining La Dea two seasons ago, the Nigerian striker has been a shining star. His reputation increased at the end of the previous campaign when he defeated Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Europa League final with a hat-trick. Subsequently, he has been associated with Chelsea, Liverpool, PSG, and several Saudi Arabian teams have expressed interest in acquiring him.

Lookman missed Atalanta's opening two Serie A games due to the constant discussions over his future. He has been exercising by himself, apart from his colleagues, for the last two weeks. Nevertheless, the discussions have cooled down recently, and it appears that the former player for Leicester City won't be making a major transfer this summer.