Fabrizio Romano reveals failed Tottenham transfer bid; Spurs eventually settled for Kolo Muani

Tottenham had a bid rejected for Atalanta winger before Kolo Muani signing on deadline day

According to credible journalist Fabrizio Romano, Spurs saw a bid rejected for Atalanta star Ademola Lookman during the closing stages of the transfer window. The player was reportedly keen on a move, but Spurs were seemingly unable to agree on a deal with Atalanta.

The Lilywhites thought about the possibility of a loan offer with an option to buy, but the Serie A outfit were not interested in such a structure as they had opened doors for a permanent deal. The Bergamo-based club were willing to part ways with Ademola Lookman for around £43m amid interest from Inter Milan and Bayern Munich too.

“He [Lookman] was an option for Tottenham, I can tell you that, before going all-in for Randal Kolo Muani, Tottenham considered the possibility of going for Lookman. Different players, of course, one is a winger and one is a striker,” Fabrizio Romano revealed on his YouTube channel.

“But Tottenham wanted to do a similar deal, maybe a loan with a buy option, but Atalanta said forget about that.

“Bayern tried with an official bid, which was rejected, Tottenham thought about this possibility, but there was not even a chance, and so Lookman at the moment is staying at Atalanta.”

Spurs’ plans changed after Solanke injury

Spurs have enjoyed a good start to the season, despite the disappointing loss to Bournemouth at home last weekend. The team looks in better shape now than it was at the start of the window, showing why fresh faces were non-negotiables with Heung-Min Son gone and James Maddison sidelined.

The Lilywhites had made the signing of another attacker after Simons a priority and it appears the player was Ademola Lookman. The idea behind it perhaps lied in the Nigerian international’s capacity to play across the front three. Their efforts to land the 27-year-old on loan was not accepted by Atalanta, and with Bayern also failing to agree on a deal, Lookman is staying in Bergamo for at least until January 2026.

Also, Solanke’s injury being more serious than early prognosis quickly changed the north Londoners’ transfer plans on deadline day, prompting them to get Kolo Muani in on loan from PSG. That said, Tottenham may decide to revive their interest in Lookman if required when the transfer window reopens in January.