Atalanta holding off on selling Sulemana incase other winger leaves

Atalanta have been linked to a sale for Kamaldeen Sulemana, over the last 24 hour things. Three teams have been interested in signing Sulemana, over the last few days. He is looking to leave Atalanta as he has struggled for game time under Raffaele Palladino.

Roma, Napoli and Juventus have all been interested in signing Sulemana. (read more here) However, he could be forced to stay in Bergamo as a different winger could be set to leave. This will be Ademola Lookman, who has received plenty of interest from Turkish side Fenerbachce.

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta seen during the SERIE A match between Atalanta and Cagliari at New Balance Arena. Final score; Atalanta 2 : 1 Cagliari.

Lookman only has 18 months left on his contract at Atalanta and could leave Bergamo. He has already had some hesitancy to stay with Atalanta, and a convincing offer could convince Lookman to leave. Nico Schira reports that Lookman has been offered a generous contract offer to leave Atalanta.

Fenerbahce offered Lookman a salary of nine million euros per season to move to Turkey, this is over double then what he makes now. A pay rise by 6 million euros is enough to convince Lookman, having an agreement in principle with Fenerbahce. Now Fenerbahce just need to sway Atalanta on the deal.

Orazio Accomando reports that the deal could be close as Fenerbahce has made an attracting offer. Fenerbahce have offered 40 million euros to Atalanta to complete the deal. Previously, Atalanta have asked for upwards of 45 million euros but they could let him go for cheaper.

In the summer when Lookman only has a year left on his contract, they could take a lower offer. This could make a move to Fenerbahce more viable for Lookman, if Atalanta are open to it. This is especially true considering that he will likely leave Bergamo in the near future eventually.