DO Exclusive: Bayern inquiry for Lukeman, Atlanta asking for rent + high choice to buy out

Hupu August 31, TheAthleticUK ace reporter David Ornstein exclusively reported that Bayern Munich has negotiated with Atlanta striker Admola Lukeman.

The 27-year-old player's offer was a loan, including a considerable loan fee and a buyout at a high price.

Lukeman is exploring options and is determined to leave Atlanta as he hopes to take the next important stage of his career.

Inter Milan has been chasing him this summer, but Atlanta is reluctant to sell him to other Italian clubs.

Chelsea have informed Bayern that they will not continue to loan Nicholas Jackson after they have reached an agreement on the striker, TheAthletic reported on Saturday.

Lukeman began his career with Charlton Athletic in England. He played for several seasons and showed good potential, but failed to gain a foothold in Everton, RB Leipzig, Fulham and Leicester City, and eventually joined Atlanta for about 10 million euros in the summer of 2022.

In Italy, he has become one of the most threatening strikers in Europe, especially in the 2023-24 season, where he contributed 17 goals and 10 assists in 45 games.

Lukeman scored a hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final, bringing a successful end to the UEFA Europa League final this season. The final opponent is Leverkusen, who just won the league and cup double championships and remained unbeaten in 51 games.