Tottenham eyeing Ademola Lookman as Rodrygo Goes contingency

August 5, 2025

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a summer move for 27-year-old wantaway Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman.

Tottenham are looking to bring in a quality replacement for Son Heung-min, and they have been linked with Rodrygo Goes in the last few weeks. However, according to a report by TEAMtalk, the North London outfit could move for Atalanta attacker Ademola Lookman if a move for the Real Madrid player fails.

The Atalanta star could be available for a fee of just €50 million this summer, whereas the Brazilian is likely to cost a lot more. Tottenham need a dynamic attacker, and Lookman would be a quality addition. He has proven himself at Atalanta, and the Nigerian international adds goals and creativity to the side.

Ademola Lookamn registered 27 goal contributions last season and he has the quality to thrive in the Premier League as well. He has played for clubs like Leicester City and Everton in the past. The opportunity to join a Champions League-level club in the Premier League will be quite exciting for him. It could provide him with the opportunity he needs and the platform to fight for trophies.

Tottenham need a quality attacking player

Thomas Frank is looking to plug the gaps in his squad before the new season begins, and signing a dynamic attacker like him would be ideal. Son Heung-min has announced that he will leave this summer, and he is expected to move to MLS.

Spurs need a player with similar attributes, and Ademola Lookman certainly fits the profile. The 27-year-old is versatile enough to operate anywhere across the front three, and he will help out in the final third. He knows the Premier League well, and it will be interesting to see if he can hit the ground running in the Premier League.

On the other hand, Rodrygo is a tremendous talent as well, and he might struggle for regular game time at Real Madrid. It will be interesting to see if the Spanish giants are willing to sell him to Tottenham. He is likely to cost a lot of money, and it will be interesting to see how the situation develops.