Ian Wright has urged Arsenal to prioritise the signing of Ademola Lookman, backing the Nigerian winger to make a huge impact at the Emirates Stadium next season.
According to CaughtOffside, Wright, a former Arsenal player, believes the Atalanta star, who recently earned the African Footballer of the Year accolade, could be the missing piece in Arsenal’s push to win the Premier League title next season.
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Lookman has enjoyed a remarkable resurgence in Serie A, reinventing himself after a string of underwhelming stints with Fulham, Everton, and Leicester City.
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The 27-year-old scored 20 goals and registered seven assists across all competitions last season, including a historic hat-trick in the Europa League final, which led Atalanta to European glory.
Speaking on his podcast, Wright praised Lookman’s journey and performance, urging Arsenal to make a move.
“I’m going to go with Ademola Lookman winning the African Player of the Year in respect of that man’s journey,” Wright said.
“I remember him from Charlton… it didn’t work out, £10 million to Everton, then moving all over the place.
The journey from loan to this… that hat-trick in the final was one of the most devastating performances I’ve seen in any final.”
Wright didn’t hide his desire to see Lookman return to England with Arsenal.
“I hope we can buy him, Arsenal. I would love someone like him to come back to the Premier League and say, ‘I have unfinished business here, and I’m going to help Arsenal win the league.’
“But I just admire his journey. Now he’s recognised rightly as a top player, unbelievable.”
Lookman’s current contract with Atalanta runs until 2026, but growing interest from clubs including Barcelona, Liverpool, and Juventus could spark a transfer battle this summer.
