Newcastle United put on red alert as £42m star slaps in transfer request and Arne Slot shows class

Newcastle United transfer target Ademola Lookman has told Atalanta that he will leave the Bergamo club at the end of the season.

As we reported on March 13, Newcastle – who have sent chief scout Steve Nickson over to Italy on numerous occasions – were told a £42million fee would be enough to release the ex-Everton man. A high profile and very public bust-up with boss Gian Piero Gasperini over a penalty miss is the reason why he has had enough of life at the Serie A club

After putting in a transfer request the London-born star will be hoping that either Newcastle, Manchester United or Juventus follow up on their scouting missions this season. The second striker is keen on a return to the Premier League.