Italian Serie A club AS Roma are reportedly considering a move for Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman ahead of the January transfer window, with the Nigerian’s situation at Atlético Madrid attracting interest from the Italian side.

Lookman has struggled to establish himself as a regular starter since moving to the Spanish capital, with his limited playing time potentially opening the door for a departure when the winter transfer window opens.

Roma are understood to be monitoring the 28-year-old as they assess attacking options for the second half of the season.

Lookman could reunite with Gasperini

A move to Roma could also see Lookman reunite with Gian Piero Gasperini, his former manager at Atalanta.

The Nigerian enjoyed one of the most productive spells of his career under Gasperini, becoming an important member of the Atalanta squad and playing a key role in the club’s historic UEFA Europa League triumph in 2024.

Lookman was particularly influential during Atalanta’s memorable European campaign, which culminated in a 3-0 victory over Bayer Leverkusen in the final.

His relationship with Gasperini could therefore become an important factor if Roma decide to step up their interest in the forward.

January move remains uncertain

Roma’s reported interest comes as Lookman seeks greater consistency and regular playing opportunities at Atlético Madrid.

A return to Serie A could offer the Super Eagles star an opportunity to rediscover the form that made him one of the most exciting attacking players in Italian football.

However, it remains unclear whether Roma will make a formal approach for the Nigerian or whether Atlético Madrid would be willing to sanction his departure during the January window.

For now, Roma are reportedly keeping tabs on the situation, with Lookman’s future expected to attract further attention as the winter transfer window approaches.