West Ham United are reportedly keen to secure a deal for in-form Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.
A report from GiveMeSport has claimed the Hammers are keen to boost their attacking options during the January transfer window and have drawn up a three-man shortlist of potential targets. Despite bringing in the likes of Borussia Dortmund striker Niclas Fullkrug and Crysencio Summerville during the summer, Julen Lopetegui is believed to be considering a move for the likes of Lille star Jonathan David and Aston Villa’s Jhon Duran, with the latter strongly linked with a move to the London Stadium during the close-season.
However, it is the name of Ademola Lookman – who is thought to be valued at around £54m – that may spring a surprise as the former Everton forward continues to shine with Serie A club Atalanta.
The 23-times capped Nigeria international scored a stunning hat-trick to help his side see off Bayer Leverkusen in last season’s Europa League Final and has continued his form into the current campaign. Lookman has scored five goals and provided five assists in ten games so far and was in fine form on Saturday as he struck a brace in his side’s 6-1 hammering of Verona.
The report claims West Ham are ‘likely bidders’ for Lookman, who could be tempted into a return to the Premier League for the first time since he left Leicester City just over two years ago.
Sean Dyche’s attempts to boost Everton’s attacking options has reportedly led to interest in West Bromwich Albion winger Tom Fellows.
Journalist Alan Nixon has claimed the Toffees are on the trail of the England Under-20 international after he impressed during the opening months of the Championship season. The talented youngster has provided five assists in 12 league games for the Baggies as Carlos Corberan’s side challenged for a return to the Premier League.
However, Fellows could well head into the top flight whether the Baggies make it or not as he attracts attention from the Toffees. Any deal could well prove to be expensive as Fellows only penned a new deal at the Hawthorns earlier this year and that could mean Everton may have to await news on their long-awaited takeover before pursuing one of their targets for the January transfer window.
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