Atalanta faces a challenging weekend as key players Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman are excluded from the squad due to ongoing transfer discussions. Koopmeiners is on the verge of a potential move to Juventus, while Lookman is linked with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
- Teun Koopmeiners is awaiting a decision on his potential transfer to Juventus, following a €59 million bid.
- Ademola Lookman is involved in transfer discussions, with PSG emerging as a potential destination.
- Both players are not included in Atalanta’s squad for the upcoming weekend match.
Teun Koopmeiners’ Transfer Saga Continues
Teun Koopmeiners, a pivotal midfielder for Atalanta, has expressed a strong desire to join Juventus. The Italian giants have tabled a significant offer of €59 million for the Dutch international. Koopmeiners has not participated in training sessions with Atalanta as he awaits the club’s decision on his future.
⚫️🔵⛔️ Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman are NOT in Atalanta squad for this weekend.
Lookman situation being discussed internally while Koopmeiners only wants Juventus… he’s waiting for club decision after €59m package proposal sent two weeks ago. https://t.co/9rJwqRVzV9
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 07, 2023
Koopmeiners, who plays as a midfielder, is 26 years old and hails from the Netherlands. In the 2023/2024 season, he made 34 appearances, scored 8 goals, and provided 5 assists. He transferred from AZ Alkmaar to Atalanta in 2021 for approximately €12 million.
Latest Transfer News
- Juventus: In advanced talks, with a €59 million bid on the table.
- Liverpool: Interested in hijacking the transfer, but Koopmeiners is committed to Juventus.
For more details, check out Juventus’ Persistent Pursuit of Teun Koopmeiners.
Ademola Lookman’s Uncertain Future
Ademola Lookman, another key player for Atalanta, finds his future at the club in limbo. The Nigerian forward has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), and reports suggest a verbal agreement has been reached. Arsenal has also shown interest, considering a swap deal involving Jakub Kiwior.
⚫️🔵⛔️ Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman are NOT in Atalanta squad for this weekend.
Lookman situation being discussed internally while Koopmeiners only wants Juventus… he’s waiting for club decision after €59m package proposal sent two weeks ago. https://t.co/9rJwqRVzV9
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 07, 2023
Lookman, who plays as a forward, is 26 years old and represents Nigeria. In the 2023/2024 season, he made 32 appearances, scored 12 goals, and provided 7 assists. He transferred from RB Leipzig to Atalanta in 2022 for a fee below €10 million.
Latest Transfer News
- PSG: Reportedly reached a verbal agreement.
- Arsenal: Interested in a swap deal but Lookman prefers PSG.
Lookman has returned to training but was excused from a recent Serie A trip due to ongoing transfer discussions. For a deeper dive, read Atalanta Faces Uncertainty as Key Players Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman Miss Opening Serie A Match.
Atalanta’s Team Dynamics Amid Transfers
As Atalanta navigates these potential high-profile departures, they have also made strategic moves to bolster their squad. Lazar Samardzic joins Atalanta on loan from Udinese, a move that could impact the team’s dynamics.
For more insights, visit Lazar Samardzic Joins Atalanta BC from Udinese on Loan.
⚫️🔵⛔️ Teun Koopmeiners and Ademola Lookman are NOT in Atalanta squad for this weekend.
Lookman situation being discussed internally while Koopmeiners only wants Juventus… he’s waiting for club decision after €59m package proposal sent two weeks ago. https://t.co/9rJwqRVzV9
pic.twitter.com— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano)
October 07, 2023
