Bayern Munich Eye Loan Move for Ademola Lookman Amid Atalanta Uncertainty

Bayern Munich have expressed interest in signing Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta before the summer transfer window closes, according to The Athletic.

The Bundesliga giants are reportedly pushing for a loan move that includes a sizeable fee and an option to buy.

Lookman, 27, is understood to be eager to leave Atalanta after a turbulent summer in which his preferred switch to Inter Milan was blocked. The Super Eagles star has even gone as far as releasing a statement accusing the Serie A club of breaking promises made to him.

While Inter’s advances have been consistently rejected — with Atalanta unwilling to strengthen a domestic rival — Bayern’s interest could present a new lifeline. The German champions are still in search of attacking reinforcements and believe Lookman’s versatility across the forward line could add depth to their squad.

With the transfer window set to shut by midnight on Monday, September 1, the coming hours will be decisive for Lookman’s future.

Opinion:
Ademola Lookman’s situation at Atalanta feels like a classic tale of a player outgrowing his environment. After a stellar 2023/24 campaign — where he dazzled in Serie A and starred in the Europa League final — it’s only natural he seeks a bigger stage.

For Bayern Munich, this could be a masterstroke. Lookman combines pace, creativity, and a knack for big moments, qualities Bayern have sometimes lacked when injuries pile up or when games demand a spark off the bench.

Atalanta’s reluctance to deal with Inter is understandable, but refusing a fresh challenge for a player who has given so much might only breed resentment. In football, timing is everything — and right now, both Lookman and Bayern seem to need each other.

Should this move happen, it wouldn’t just be a transfer; it would be a statement. A Nigerian forward lighting up the Allianz Arena could be the next big story in European football.