Seven AFCON stars deserving of Premier League transfer: Lookman or Diomande to Liverpool?
Here are six AFCON stars who deserve a Premier League move after standout performances at the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations.
Ademola Lookman
Five AFCON stars bossing the tournament in perfect time before January
African Cup of Nations stars well known and otherwise are putting in some top performances in good time just before the January transfer window, with some interesting some big clubs.
Tottenham have ‘serious chance’ of signing £52m star who ‘wants to join’ with Kolo Muani
Tottenham have a ‘serious chance’ of beating Bayern Munich to a second forward after sealing the loan of Randal Kolo Muani from Paris Saint-Germain.
Tottenham ‘ahead’ in race for Prem star as second deadline day signing is ‘ready to fly to London’
Tottenham are ‘ahead’ of their other competitors in the race to sign Manuel Akanji from Manchester City before the deadline, according to reports.
Arsenal: Arteta ‘identifies next signing’ as Romano predicts last-minute transfer on one condition
Mikel Arteta has reportedly ‘identified’ Arsenal’s ‘next signing’ and Fabrizio Romano has backed them to pull off a last-minute transfer on one condition.
Ornstein gives fresh Eze to Arsenal transfer update amid Spurs links as attacker ‘rejects’ Gunners
Arsenal “may activate” their interest in Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze later in the window amid links to Tottenham, according to David Ornstein.
Arsenal ‘agree’ fee for Premier League star as they ‘offer’ £45m for another signing
Arsenal are looking to sign off the rest of their summer transfer business as they close in on two more transfers, according to reports.
Arsenal ‘offered’ former Everton star in £43m deal as the winger chooses his top option
Arsenal have been ‘offered’ the chance to sign Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman this summer as they look to sign another attacker, according to reports.
Arsenal told they need £52m for eighth signing with ‘two phones’ after deal for ‘defensive monster’
Arsenal have been told they will need to pay €60m (£52m) for Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman this summer, according to reports.
Arsenal now ‘well advanced’ on £68m fifth signing from PL club as next three targets are named
Premier League runners-up Arsenal are ‘well advanced’ in negotiations to land Crystal Palace star Eberechi Eze this summer, according to reports.
£75m star ‘considers Arsenal exit’ as Gunners put £43m limit on fee for replacement
Arsenal star Gabriel Martinelli is ready to leave the Emirates Stadium if the Gunners bring in another left winger this summer, according to reports.
Arsenal ‘restart negotiations’ for £40m Atalanta star but ‘the chosen one’ hails from Borussia Dortmund
Arsenal have ‘restarted negotiations’ with the Atalanta star over a move to the Emirates this summer but a report claims the Gunners are ‘squeezing’ for an alternative.
Liverpool to ‘return’ with swap ‘exchange’ offer to land Arsenal, Man Utd target as ‘dream’ signing
According to reports, Liverpool are set to ‘return’ with a fresh attempt to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, with a swap deal mooted.
Man Utd: Rashford for Watkins, Garnacho for Osimhen among five swap deals to save INEOS a fortune
INEOS could exploit swap deals this summer to work around Manchester United’s tight budget and these five potential transfers would save them a fortune…
Liverpool ‘hold talks’ to land 15 G/A Serie A star after ‘disrespect’ caused rift with his manager
Liverpool have reportedly held talks over a summer move for Ademola Lookman, after the forward felt “disrespect” from his own manager after public comments he made on him.
Former Everton forward ignites feud with Atalanta boss after ‘disrespectful comments’
Former Everton winger Ademola Lookman has hit back at Atalanta boss Gian Piero Gasperini after his harsh words following their defeat to Club Brugge.
The Ruben Amorim pecking order of all 17 straight swaps for £45m Rashford
If Manchester United want a straight swap for Marcus Rashford in January there are 17 players who fit the bill. But which of them would Ruben Amorim fancy?
Man Utd ‘submit £84m offer’ for ex-Everton star as Serie A side ‘look favourably on sale’
Man Utd and Paris Saint-Germain have made huge offers to sign Ademola Lookman from Serie A side Atalanta, according to reports.
Arsenal offer £42m and one player in stunning swap deal for ex-Everton star as Liverpool lurk
Arsenal have made a offer to sign Atalanta winger Ademola Lookman ahead of the summer transfer deadline, according to reports.
Liverpool: ‘Audacious’ £51m ‘late move’ for potential first Slot signing revealed amid ‘major update’
According to reports, Premier League giants Liverpool are ‘considering an audacious late move’ to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.
Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea ‘willing to make £51m offer’ for former Everton flop
Man Utd, Liverpool and Chelsea are all interested in former Everton winger Ademola Lookman, according to reports in Italy.
Ademola Lookman scores stunning hat-trick to win Europa League and end Bayer Leverkusen run
Lookman’s brilliant hat-trick fired Atalanta to their first silverware since 1963 as Bayer Leverkusen’s unbeaten season came to an end.
Leicester winger hoping to get back to winning ways vs West Ham
“We’ve had so many games but we can take positives from Liverpool.”
Rodgers hopeful new Leicester signing can ‘flourish’
Brendan Rodgers: “He has an eye for a goal. My hope is that this environment will give him a chance to flourish…”
Lookman returns to Prem as Leicester City sign him on loan
The new Leicester City signing was involved in eight goals for Fulham in the Premier League last season…
Leicester enter transfer talks with RB Leipzig over winger
Leicester City are hoping to sign the 23-year-old on an initial loan with the option to buy next summer.
Palace among trio of clubs interested in Leipzig winger
Crystal Palace have two competitors in the hunt for RB Leipzig star Ademola Lookman.
Prick of the Week No. 9: Ademola Lookman and the ‘Panenka’
Sometimes the prick is an actual villain, or something unpleasant. And sometimes it’s a funny penalty miss.
West Ham 1-0 Fulham: Hammers bag points amid late drama
Nothing much happened until stoppage time at the London Stadium. Then everything happened. All at once.
Berge, Lookman prove one immutable Premier League truth
Every team has attacking quality this year. Even Sheffield United. Few have defensive stability. Like Fulham.