Roma eye Gasperini reunion with Atlético Madrid’s Lookman

Roma eye Gasperini reunion with Atlético Madrid’s Lookman Roma are keeping a close eye on Ademola Lookman, who could leave Atlético Madrid in January after losing his place as a regular starter under Diego Simeone. According to La Repubblica, via CalcioMercato , the Nigeria forward is on sporting director Tony D’Amico’s list as Roma look for more options in attack alongside their pursuit of Endrick. Lookman has two goals and an assist in 15 appearances this season. He has made nine league starts but none in the Champions League. He has recently become Álex Baena’s back-up, and he was an unused substitute for the first time against Barcelona. DUBLIN, IRELAND – MAY 22: Gian Piero Gasperini, Head Coach of Atalanta BC, celebrates after Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC (not pictured) scores his team’s second goal during the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 final match between Atalanta BC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Dublin Arena on May 22, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images) Lookman and a possible Gasperini reunion at Roma A move to Roma would reunite Lookman with Gian Piero Gasperini . They had several heated disagreements at Atalanta, but Lookman developed into one of Europe’s top forwards under him, scoring 55 goals and providing 27 assists in 137 games. That included the hat-trick in Dublin that won the 2024 Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen. There is no transfer request yet, but if his playing time stays limited, Lookman will consider his options. Atlético signed him last January for €35m plus €5m in bonuses, and his contract runs until 2030. They will only let one of Lookman or Juventus target Alexander Sørloth leave, and only once they’ve found a replacement. ROME, ITALY – NOVEMBER 07: Gian Piero Gasperini, Manager of AS Roma, looks on before the Serie A match between AS Roma and US Sassuolo at Stadio Olimpico on November 07, 2026 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)