Former Super Eagles midfielder Sunday Mba has advised English Premier League side Chelsea to secure the services of countryman Ademola Lookman in the summer.
The reigning African Footballer of the Year is likely to leave Italian side Atalanta in the summer after a recent bust-up with manager Gian Piero Giasperini, after last week’s UCL elimination at the hands of Club Brugge.
“If I was a sporting director or manager at Chelsea, I would push for Lookman. I think it would be a win-win situation for both parties, given the nature of the player.
Chelsea should be Lookman’s next home because the style of play suits what Enzo Maresca looks for in his strikers. He’s fast, technically gifted, can dribble, create chances and score a lot of goals. With all due respect, most Chelsea strikers struggle to bring out two of those qualities”, Mba said.
Mba who scored Nigeria’s only goal in the 2013 AFCON final in the 1-0 victory over Burkina Faso to secure the country’s third championship, believes Lookman will be a nice fit for Chelsea alongside Cole Palmer.
“Again, with all due respect, he is better than any other Chelsea player, with the possible exception of Cole Palmer. Lookman fits perfectly into this team and will be an instant hit. Chelsea would also improve massively in the final third, but with his contract, it wouldn’t cost them much.” he added.
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