Pundit David Prutton has hailed reportedly Everton-bound attacker Ademola Lookman.
Pundit David Prutton has told Sky Sports that he thinks Charlton Athletic forward Ademola Lookman is a ‘real threat’ as the youngster prepares to join Everton.
Lookman, 19, only made his Charlton debut in November 2015, but hit five goals in 24 Championship games as the Addicks suffered relegation to League One last season.
This term, the teenage attacker has continued to impress with seven goals in 25 appearances for Charlton, but his time at The Valley appears to be coming to an end.
Charlton’s Ademola Lookman celebrates scoring
With such impressive performances in League One and seven caps for England at youth level, it was only a matter of time until Premier League teams lined up moves to sign Lookman – and a move to the top flight is set to be completed.
The Mirror reported on Tuesday that Everton are poised to sign Lookman in a £10million deal, with the youngster expected to arrive on Merseyside in the next 48 hours to complete a medical with the Toffees.
Charlton Athletic’s Ademola Lookman in action with Fulham’s Chris Baird
Lookman will be hoping to make an impression in the Premier League once his move to Goodison Park is completed, and he’s been hailed by a pundit ahead of that deal.
David Prutton has told Sky Sports that Lookman’s physical ability means he has stood out from the pack, just like former Everton ace Wayne Rooney did as a youngster, though Lookman’s athletic ability is more in his pace than his strength.
Prutton added that Charlton will be keen to take Lookman back on loan if he does leave this season, and thinks Addicks fans will be disappointed to see him leave, as he’s the type of player fans turn up to watch every week.
“I think his physical strength sticks out and, like Wayne Rooney, he stood out in terms of looking after himself physically and he’s a real threat playing in around the forwards,” said Prutton. “Russell Slade said there’s been interest in him for the last couple of windows and if he does get snapped up he needs to be going somewhere else where he’s going to get game time and continue his development.”
“Karl Robinson has got a great record of developing players, with Dele Alli the obvious example, and I’m sure they’ll be keen to get him back on loan if one of the big clubs do come in. If a Premier League club comes in with a silly bid then you’d expect them to bow, although the fans will obviously be very disappointed as players like Lookman are the reason why they turn up each week to watch,” he added.
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