According to a report by The Sun, Ademola Lookman and Rasmus Hojlund might swap bases in the summer transfer window. Atalanta will look to re-sign the struggling Manchester United striker, and the Serie A outfit might offer the Nigerian international in an exchange deal to facilitate an acceptable arrangement between the two clubs.
Rasmus Hojlund has endured a topsy-turvy ride since joining Manchester United from Atalanta in a deal worth £72 million in August 2023. While the Dane has shown flashes of brilliance in the last two years, the goals have dried up this season, with the youngster being a shell of the player he was last term.
On the other hand, Ademola Lookman has resurrected his career since joining Atalanta from RB Leipzig. The London-born attacker struggled to make his mark in the Premier League, failing to stamp his authority during his spells with Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City. However, the 27-year-old has been at the top of his game since the 2023/24 season.
The Nigerian international has contributed to 25 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions, finding the back of the net 18 times and providing seven assists. Meanwhile, Lookman’s exploits have not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of several high-profile clubs across Europe. A return to the Premier League by joining Manchester United in the summer transfer window might be on the cards.
Manchester United can do with a player like Ademola Lookman in the summer transfer window, and they have shown interest in him. The Red Devils will offload several attackers in the coming months, with Marcus Rashford, Antony, and Jadon Sancho having no future at Old Trafford.
So, Lookman is a viable option for Manchester United, and the Nigerian international might swap bases with Rasmus Hojlund amid Atalanta’s interest in the Danish striker. With Manchester United closing in on signing Matheus Cunha, offloading Hojlund will not be an issue.
Manchester United will also hope to balance the outlay of £72 million with an exchange deal involving Lookman. It will be interesting to see if the two attackers swap bases in the summer transfer window, with Hojlund returning to Atalanta.
