Just months after his high-profile winter arrival from Atalanta, Nigeria international Ademola Lookman could be set for an early exit from Atlético Madrid. Spanish and Turkish reports, as cited by Fotospor, suggest the La Liga club may be willing to entertain offers in the region of €60 million for the 28-year-old this summer.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Lookman joined Diego Simeone’s squad in February for approximately €35 million, signing a contract through 2030. Despite contributing goals across La Liga, the Copa del Rey, and the UEFA Champions League, he has reportedly struggled to adapt to Simeone’s rigorous tactical requirements. Consequently, the manager has reportedly sanctioned the club’s plan to listen to offers as part of a strategic squad overhaul.

This development has immediately caught the attention of several top European clubs. In the Premier League, Arsenal—where Mikel Arteta is reportedly a fan of the Nigerian’s versatility—has been linked to the forward, alongside Liverpool and Manchester United, who are both looking to bolster their attacking options.

Beyond England, interest remains high:

• Fenerbahçe is expected to revive their pursuit after narrowly missing out on him in January.

• Paris Saint-Germain has been identified as a potential suitor for the forward.

• Inter Milan and Juventus are also monitoring the situation, though Atlético’s €60 million valuation and Lookman’s reported €6 million net annual salary could prove prohibitive for Italian clubs.

Lookman’s reputation remains strong following a prolific stint at Atalanta, where he netted 55 goals—including a historic hat-trick in the Europa League final—and previous experience in English football with Charlton, Everton, Fulham, and Leicester City. As the summer transfer window nears, Lookman’s future is poised to be one of the most closely watched stories in European football.

Super Eagles winger Samuel Chukwueze laid his mother, Mrs. Serah Chinyere Chukwueze, to rest this past Friday in Umuahia, Abia State. The funeral was a deeply moving event that drew football stars, government dignitaries, and mourners from all over the South-East to pay their final respects.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Mrs. Chukwueze passed away on January 29 following a brief illness, during a time when the 27-year-old winger was on loan with Fulham. Due to his professional responsibilities in England, he could not return home immediately. In accordance with South-East traditions, which prioritize detailed planning for a matriarch’s funeral, the family scheduled the ceremony to coincide with the end of the football season to ensure a proper and fitting tribute.

The ceremony was attended by several notable figures, including a delegation from the Nigeria Football Federation led by Ibrahim Gusau, as well as Chukwueze’s international teammates, Kelechi Iheanacho and Chidozie Awaziem. Dressed in traditional white attire, an emotional Chukwueze spent time in quiet reflection before his mother’s interment, though he appeared more composed during the subsequent reception.

With the funeral rites completed, discussions surrounding Chukwueze’s professional future are expected to resume. His loan tenure at Fulham concluded at the end of the season, during which he tallied four assists and three goals across 23 Premier League matches. While the winger reportedly prefers to remain in London, Fulham is not expected to pursue a permanent transfer, and with his parent club, AC Milan, reportedly open to offers, the Nigerian international’s next destination remains uncertain as the summer transfer window approaches.

Former Kano State Governor Rabiu Kwankwaso has formally accepted his nomination as the Vice Presidential candidate for the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) in the upcoming 2027 general elections. In a statement shared on his account on Sunday, Kwankwaso expressed deep gratitude to NDC presidential candidate Peter Obi and the party’s leadership for the trust placed in him.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

Reflecting on the party’s special affirmation ceremony held on Saturday—where Peter Obi was officially ratified as the presidential flagbearer—Kwankwaso described his selection as a “profound honour.” He specifically thanked the NDC’s National Leader, Senator Seriake Dickson, and other party executives for what he termed a “bold and visionary decision.”

Kwankwaso stated that this choice underscores the party’s dedication to national unity, democratic growth, and effective governance. Looking ahead to the 2027 polls, he reaffirmed his commitment to collaborating with the NDC to ensure the ticket’s success at the national level.