EPL beware: Liverpool planning deadly Africans pairing of Ademola Lookman and Mo Salah

EPL beware: Liverpool planning deadly Africans pairing of Ademola Lookman and Mo Salah

Hassan Abdulsalam 10:40 - 22.04.2025

Liverpool are planning to sign Ademola Lookman to pair with Mo Salah.

Liverpool are reportedly considering a summer transfer for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, with the Nigerian international valued at €60 million by the Italian club.

The report cites Corriere dello Sport via CaughtOffside, indicating that the Reds are closely monitoring Lookman following his impressive performances in Serie A. Juventus is also said to be interested in the 27-year-old.

Ademola Lookman set to become second most expensive Nigerian player in history

If Liverpool were to meet the quoted €60 million valuation, AdemolaLookman would become the second most expensive Nigerian player in history.

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The current record transfer fee for a Nigerian player remains Victor Osimhen's €80 million move from Lille to Napoli in 2020.

Why Ademola Lookman will be deadly with Mo Salah pairing

Ademola Lookman has been in scintillating form this season for Atalanta, a key factor in their strong Serie A campaign and their progress in European competitions.

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His contributions of 13 goals and 5 assists in 25 Serie A appearances this season underscore his importance to the Italian side. Beyond the statistics, his dynamic play, ability to beat defenders, and his goals have made him a standout performer player.

This impressive form culminated in him being crowned the CAF African Footballer of the Year.

Lookman delivered the Europa League for Atalanta in 2024 | Credit: X

Meanwhile, Mohamed Salah continues to deliver breathtaking numbers for Liverpool. This season, the Egyptian king has registered a remarkable 27 goals and 18 assists in 33 Premier League appearances.

The prospect of pairing Lookman and Salah in Liverpool's attack will terrorise EPL defenders. This combination would offer a dynamic and unpredictable threat that opposition teams would find incredibly difficult to contain.

The combination will evoke memories of the potent partnership between Sadio Mané and Salah, who for years tormented Premier League and European defences with their speed, skill, and relentless attacking intent.

That duo was instrumental in Liverpool's successes, and the potential arrival of Lookman could herald a new era of devastating wing play at Anfield.

Should Liverpool successfully secure Lookman's signature in the summer, the prospect of him and Salah flanking the attack promises a thrilling and potentially lethal partnership that could once again elevate the Reds' offensive capabilities.