According to German outlet Kicker, Fulham are interested in signing Ademola Lookman from RB Leipzig.
The former Everton man only joined the Bundesliga giants last summer for £22.5 million (BBC). But he has barely been given a chance. Lookman started just two games last season, which really is a shame considering his huge potential.
Leipzig boss Julian Nagelsmann has left him as an unused substitute in both of their games so far this season. It seems almost certain that Lookman will struggle for game time once again this term, which has opened up an opportunity for a potential transfer.
Newly-promoted Fulham are reportedly interested in signing the former Everton attacker. Leipzig would be open to selling him permanently but there is no way that they will recoup the money that they paid for him a little over a year ago.
The report claims that Fulham are keen but only a loan move would be possible this summer. That could potentially work out well for both parties if it was to happen in the coming weeks.
Fulham have had a dreadful start to the Premier League this term. If Lookman does come in and changes the club’s fortunes, Scott Parker’s side could survive and they may look to sign him permanently next summer.
Leipzig could also look to recoup almost all of the money that they paid Everton last summer if Lookman has a good season. If the Englishman impresses, they may well bring him back to Germany for a season in the Bundesliga, which would be a positive for the young attacker.
It will be interesting to see how this pans out. Fulham desperately need some help and Lookman has the quality to to be a real threat in attack.
However, they will have to find a way to convince Leipzig to let him leave on loan, and work out a financial package that would allow them to potentially get him back on a permanent deal in a year.
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