A talented forward might be leaving Atalanta in the upcoming January transfer window, with reports suggesting a possible price tag of €25m for the player.
Various Premier League teams have shown keen interest in the 26-year-old player who seems eager for a new challenge despite having a contract with Atalanta until 2026.
The forward, widely recognized for his excellent performance at the Serie A club, is rumored to be considering a return to the English Premier League, where he previously played for Everton and Fulham.
His reputation soared after his exceptional hat-trick in last season’s UEFA Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, which secured Atalanta’s first European trophy.
Atalanta’s coach praised the player for making football history with that remarkable performance, describing it as “an amazing feeling.”
The player’s outstanding displays have not gone unnoticed, as he was recently nominated as the sole African candidate for the 2024 Ballon d’Or.
The player, a former Charlton Athletic graduate, expressed surprise at his nomination, saying, “I was taken aback when I saw my name among the 30 Ballon d’Or candidates.”
In the current season, the forward has scored three goals and provided three assists in various competitions for Atalanta. His impressive form has sparked talks that he could potentially be the next African Player of the Year.
If the forward moves in January, he could make a comeback to the Premier League, where he initially made a name for himself.
Despite growing up in London, the player’s decision to represent Nigeria at the international level has gained him a strong following in his ancestral homeland.
With the January transfer window on the horizon, all eyes will be on the forward’s next move, as reports suggest Premier League clubs are eager to secure his services.