Ademola Lookman, the Nigeria international who has become an overnight sensation at Atletico Madrid, was reportedly offered several times to Spurs last month but the north London club turned down the chance to sign him.
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Tottenham turned down the opportunity to sign Ademola Lookman
Spurs have been heavily linked with a move for the former Atalanta star, who have long had an interest in the forward.
And they had the chance to sign him, not once but twice, most recently in January, when they were offered the chance to secure his signature.
But according to The sunTottenham’s hierarchy rejected the 28-year-old winger despite a “crippling” injury crisis that decimated Thomas Frank’s squad in January.
Lookman eventually completed a £30 million move from Atalanta to the Spanish capital, and his impact was nothing short of explosive.
Lookman’s immediate impact at Atletico Madrid
The Super Eagles star has already scored four goals in his first six games for Diego Simeone’s side.
His highlight came just two weeks ago when he terrorized Barcelona’s defense in a 4-0 defeat in the Copa del Rey.
Lookman opened his account for the club with a clinical strike and became Julián Álvarez’s supplier, leaving many at the Metropolitano wondering how a player of his caliber remained available until the final hours of the period.
| Club | Performances | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atalanta BC | 137 | 55 | 27 |
| Charlton Athletic | 49 | 12 | 3 |
| Everton F.C | 48 | 4 | 2 |
| Leicester City | 42 | 8 | 5 |
| Fulham F.C | 35 | 4 | 4 |
| RB Leipzig | 24 | 5 | 4 |
| Atletico de Madrid | 7 | 4 | 2 |
| Everton FC U21 | 2 | 2 | – |
Ademola Lookman keeps statistics of various clubs via Transfer market
Spurs’ decision to offload Lookman was questioned
The decision to offload Lookman seems even more baffling considering Spurs lost nine first-team players to injury in January alone.
Director of football Johan Lange recently defended the club’s quiet window, claiming they needed to remain ‘disciplined’ to avoid signing ‘quick fixes’.
Lange argued that with a bloated roster about to return from injury, every newcomer had to be a “premium player for now and the future.”
Ironically, Lookman, who turned 28 in October, seemingly didn’t fit that long-term profile, yet he has outperformed almost every fit striker currently in the Spurs squad.
Instead of the Nigerian, Spurs opted for Conor Gallagher and teenage full-back Souza, leaving many fans wondering why a proven goalscorer was not prioritized during a relegation battle.
While Tottenham’s forwards have struggled with consistency, Lookman’s status in Spain suggests he was exactly the type of spark Spurs needed.
For a club currently in 16th place, the decision to ignore a player who has already humiliated Barcelona could turn out to be the most expensive mistake of the season.
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