Italian Serie A club AS Roma are reportedly considering a move for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman ahead of the January 2027 transfer window as they seek to strengthen their attacking options for the second half of the season.
Lookman, 29, has struggled to secure regular playing time at Atletico Madrid this season, managing just two goals and one assist in 15 appearances across all competitions.
His limited involvement has reportedly raised questions about his long-term future at the Spanish club, particularly after he was left as an unused substitute during Atletico Madrid’s 2-1 home defeat to Barcelona last weekend.
According to Italian newspaper La Repubblica, Roma’s sporting management have identified the Nigerian international as a potential target as they assess their options ahead of the January transfer window.
The report indicates that the Italian club could initiate discussions with Lookman’s representatives during the first weeks of December 2026 to establish his current situation in Madrid.
Roma are also expected to determine whether Atletico Madrid would be willing to release the forward before deciding whether to submit a formal transfer offer when the January window opens.
A possible reunion with Roma manager Gian Piero Gasperini could further strengthen the possibility of Lookman moving to the Italian capital, considering their successful working relationship at Atalanta.
Lookman enjoyed some of the finest moments of his career under Gasperini, becoming an influential figure in Atalanta’s attacking setup.
His most memorable performance came in the 2024 UEFA Europa League final, where he scored a sensational hat-trick to inspire Atalanta to a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen.
The historic triumph secured Atalanta’s first major European trophy and further established Lookman as one of the standout African forwards in European football.
A potential move to Roma could offer the Super Eagles star an opportunity to revive his playing time and reunite with the manager under whom he enjoyed considerable success.
