Atletico Madrid are on the verge of signing Super Eagles’ forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta as the transfer window draws to a close.
Fenerbache were leading the race to sign the former African Footballer of the Year with personal terms agreed.
Having met the €40m price tag for the player, Fenerbache and Atalanta couldn’t agree on payment terms and bank guarantees.
Atletico Madrid have now reportedly met Atalanta’s payment terms in the last 24 hours according to reports.
Football transfers expert, Fabrizio Romano reports that the deal is close pending the approval of contract by Ademola Lookman.
Atletico Madrid have been linked to the 28-year-old forward since last summer and are on the verge of signing the former Everton and Fulham forward.
Ademola Lookman is set to become the first player of Nigerian descent to play for the men’s first team of Atletico Madrid.
