*Left out of Atalanta’s UCL squad to play PSG tonight in Paris

With Juventus signing of the duo of Edon Zhegrova and Lois Openda on the final day of the summer transfer window, the door appears to have been slammed on Ademola Lookman from joining the Old Lady.

Juventus blew a 4-2 lead with just four minutes to end the opening Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund to draw the game 4-4 last night.

Lookman who has been frozen out of Ivan Juric’s Atalanta squad to play PSG in their UEFA Champions League opener in Paris tonight, will not be on Juventus radar even in the January winter transfer window.

A report on Tuttojuvehas claimed that the arrivals of Zhegrova and Openda has ended Juventus’ interest in Lookman.

Juve was reportedly among the clubs considering a move for Ademola Lookman during the summer transfer window and the Nigerian forward had expressed a desire to leave Atalanta. He even went on strike after being denied a transfer. 

Despite the closure of the transfer window, Lookman continued to seek a move and is reportedly considering leaving during the January transfer window. 

Several clubs remain interested in securing his services, demonstrating that his talent is still highly valued. 

Juventus had seen him as an ideal player to strengthen the club’s attack as they pursue trophies in the current campaign. It was generally believed that January could offer another opportunity for them to secure his signature.

But Tuttojuve claimed that with both players joining, the club now believe it now have sufficient attacking depth to compete for trophies and do not need to sign him any longer. 

“Juventus feel confident in their current squad composition and focusing on maximising the contributions of Zhegrova and Openda for the remainder of the season,” stressed Juventus sources.

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