West Ham United are eyeing a potential move for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman as uncertainty grows around the future of Mohammed Kudus, who is attracting serious interest from Tottenham Hotspur, Soccernet.ng reports .
The Hammers are understood to be weighing up contingency plans in case Kudus departs, and Lookman has emerged as one of the key targets under consideration, according to a TBR Football report .
While no formal offer has been made, the Nigerian international is seen as a strong profile match to replace Ghana international Kudus, particularly for his versatility and attacking output.
The 27-year-old former Everton and Fulham man has flourished in Serie A, scoring 20 goals and providing seven assists in all competitions last season.
Lookman's stock shot through the roof last year after he netted a sensational hat-trick in the 2024 Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen to help crown Atalanta champions for the first time in the club's history.