Fenerbahçe shows interest in Lookman again

Fenerbahçe might rekindle their interest in Ademola Lookman come January. Atlético Madrid is reportedly thinking of offering Lookman in a swap deal for Marco Asensio as the Turkish club gears up for the transfer window, PUNCH Sports Extra reports.

Lookman was on Fenerbahçe's radar before Atlético snatched him up from Atalanta in January. Now, the Turkish side could get another chance to sign the Nigerian if the deal goes through.

Spanish media say Atlético wants to bring Asensio back to Spain. They might use Lookman to help secure the former Real Madrid winger.

Turkish newspaper Hürriyet, citing Spanish outlet AS, said Atlético has put Asensio on their transfer list and is thinking about including Lookman in talks with Fenerbahçe.

But there is no sign that both clubs have agreed on this swap yet.

Lookman’s future at Atlético is uncertain after a tough start to the 2026/27 season. The 29-year-old has scored two goals and provided one assist in 15 games across all competitions. This is not great compared to his impact when he joined Madrid last January.

He scored nine goals in 24 matches during the second half of last season but is struggling to keep up that form this time.

In La Liga, he has found the net once in 11 games. His Champions League play has been limited to four substitute appearances, where he has one goal and one assist.

Lookman has also faced challenges in becoming a regular starter under Diego Simeone. His position in the attack is under threat from Álex Baena.

Simeone’s choice to keep Lookman on the bench during Atlético’s 2-1 defeat to Barcelona on November 8 raised more questions about his role in the team, especially as they searched for an equaliser.

Roma is also keeping an eye on the forward. Reports from Italy suggest that the Serie A team might be interested in signing him. A move to Rome could see Lookman reunite with Gian Piero Gasperini, under whom he had his best performances at Atalanta.

But Fenerbahçe could give Atlético a different way to reshape their attack if their interest in Asensio turns into a real transfer.

Asensio, who joined Fenerbahçe after leaving Paris Saint-Germain, has also caught attention with his play in Turkey. However, the Spanish midfielder had surgery on a cartilage injury in his left knee in October and is expected to be out for about three months.

With the January transfer window coming soon, the interest in both players could lead to talks, though any swap deal is still just a possibility.