As the January transfer window progresses, Atalanta is looking to strengthen their attacking options.
Head coach Gian Piero Gasperini has expressed a desire to improve the squad’s offensive capabilities, especially if Super Eagles ace Ademola Lookman decides to leave the club in the summer. With ambitions to compete for top positions in Serie A and make a significant impact in the Champions League, Atalanta is exploring several promising targets.
Gasperini recently acknowledged the need for reinforcements in attack, stating that while the team is not under immediate pressure to make changes, they remain open to opportunities that arise. The focus is on finding a player who can replicate Lookman’s dynamic playing style—someone who can take on defenders and create scoring chances. Although Mateo Retegui is returning from injury and players like Gianluca Scamacca are rejoining the squad, Atalanta is still in search of a playmaker who can effectively operate as a trequartista or wide forward.
With Lookman attracting interest from major European clubs, including PSG, Atalanta may face challenges in retaining him beyond this season.
Several names have surfaced as potential replacements for Lookman, among them Rayan Cherki from Lyon and Julio Enciso from Brighton.
Both players are young yet possess significant experience and potential, making them appealing options for Atalanta’s management.