Barcelona’s search for a new winger has taken an unexpected turn, with uncertainty clouding Marcus Rashford’s potential move from Manchester United—NaijNaira can report.
Report confirms that Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman has emerged as a serious alternative for the Catalan club, following his standout performances with Atalanta.
Lookman made headlines last season with 15 goals in Serie A, earning a place in the league’s Team of the Season. Two seasons ago, he was the hero in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph, scoring a hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen.
Barcelona, reportedly valuing Lookman at around €50 million, see him as a more financially manageable target compared to Premier League-based options.
Meanwhile, Rashford’s future remains unresolved. According to Fabrizio Romano, “Barça are yet to decide whether they want to proceed with the Rashford deal or not.”
There have been no formal talks between clubs, and no clarity on whether the deal would be permanent or a loan.
Rashford still dreams of wearing the Barça jersey, but the lack of movement puts Lookman in a favorable position.
With Arsenal also showing interest, Lookman now holds greater leverage as Barcelona weigh their next move.
Article updated 3 weeks ago. Content is written and modified by multiple authors.
