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Juventus Eyes Ademola Lookman as Replacement for Vlahovic Departure
Juventus are reportedly eyeing Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman as a potential signing for the upcoming summer transfer window.
Lookman, currently dazzling at Atalanta, has caught the attention of several top European clubs due to his impressive performances this season.
His skill, speed, and goal-scoring ability have made him a standout player in Serie A.
The 27-year-old winger was on the verge of a high-profile move to Paris Saint-Germain during the last transfer window.
However, Atalanta managed to convince him to stay in Bergamo, a decision that has clearly paid off.
Lookman has been in stellar form, netting 10 goals and providing five assists in just 17 appearances across all competitions so far this season.
His contributions have played a crucial role in Atalanta’s pursuit of European football and domestic success.
Juventus’ interest in Lookman may hinge on the future of their Serbian striker, Dusan Vlahovic.
If Vlahovic decides to leave the Turin-based club at the end of the season, the Bianconeri are expected to move quickly to secure Lookman’s services.
Vlahovic, who joined Juventus from Fiorentina in January 2022, has been a key part of their attack, but his potential departure could open the door for a dynamic player like Lookman to step in.
Bringing Lookman to Juventus won’t be an easy task, as the club is likely to face fierce competition from other European giants.
Super Eagles defender Calvin Bassey has opened up about a difficult period in his career, revealing that he almost stepped away from football.
Speaking during a recent interview, Bassey shared that he once made a personal promise to himself to quit pursuing football professionally if he failed to secure a spot at a professional club.
“I remember being 15 and going into my final year, and I told myself that if I didn’t get into a professional club, I would quit football. It was that simple,” he said.
“I would just stop pursuing it seriously and only play for fun. Thank God I eventually got a club, because I honestly don’t know where I would be otherwise.”
It has been reported that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) fined Egypt $5,000 following their clash with Zimbabwe for failing to manage post-match media obligations.
It was noted that after the match, the Egyptian players ignored the media. This action was said to be a violation of CAF’s media regulations, which led to the fine being imposed.
Head of the Super Eagles, Eric Chelle, shared that the big-name players on the team are not happy about being benched.
He recalled when he took out Samuel Chukwueze during the match against Tanzania.
“Yes, of course, we’ve in this team a lot of big names. They are competitors; they aren’t happy when they go to the bench,” Chelle said at his post-match interview.”
“My job is to make choices, and we’re playing a 4-4-2 diamond, and at this moment I feel we have to protect the wing.”
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