Having got himself a move to RB Leipzig last season after a presumed lack of game time at Goodison Park since his switch from Charlton Athletic, Ademola Lookman has certainly featured on the rumour mill this summer with continuing questions about his future.
RB Leipzig have been a go-to club for that speculation as he enjoyed a good spell in the second half of the year with them, scoring five times in eleven appearances.
Speaking at a press conference after being announced as their new manager, Ralf Rangnick addressed the speculation linking the 20-year-old with a move back to the Bundesliga and he stated that he knew Lookman wanted a deal to go through.
#Rangnick with a transfer update: "I think 3 more signings is realistic. We're still in talks over @Alookman_ – we want him back and he wants to come. We're also looking at something in central midfield, whether that's a no. 6, 8 or 10." #DieRotenBullen pic.twitter.com/TVK4KTCvCz
— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) July 9, 2018
How well this statement goes down at Everton remains to be seen, but if there are talks ongoing, I’d guess we won’t be too happy about him attempting to conduct negotiations in public. If talks aren’t ongoing that’s even worse given their derisory reported offer of £12million for him.
It certainly sparked some reaction on social media as this isn’t how you conduct business.
Don’t believe in the Media. He will be sold. 20 mil and he‘s gone.
— Ibrahima Upamecano (@jonas_stei) July 9, 2018
3 I disagree. We are really struggling for funds at the moment
— ketty duke (@Dhunzo) July 9, 2018
You only bid £12 million for him. Your not seriously at all on wanting him back.
— Jordan Pickford Uber Alles (@IamBradMinoski) July 9, 2018
He's not coming back so do one ????????
— Matt Vicary (@Vicaz22) July 9, 2018
Nope. Lookman is staying at the Ev ❌
— Sam Mayson (@sammooseon) July 9, 2018
You really think you’ll get him as cheap as £20m? James Maddison went for £25 from a championship team last week. You’ll have to pay £30+
— jack williams (@jackowills22) July 9, 2018
Very public pursuit Colin. Not how it should be done. Can’t imagine Everton are happy
— Patrick Boyland (@Paddy_Boyland) July 9, 2018
Not professional to make public comments on other clubs players. Last time we loan someone to you ????
— C (@chughs67) July 9, 2018
100% it is.
— toffee,paul (@Toffepaul1878) July 9, 2018
I think he still has four years left on his contract, if he does want the move then that's disappointing as I'd expect him to be a key player for Silva, but if anyone thinks they're signing him for £20m when we paid £12m then they're delusional. £30m+ and we know they have ££££.
— AndyCM81 (@AndyCM81) July 9, 2018
Trying to upset Everton because we didn't give him the job – Do one Lookman's not for Sale
— EVERTONFC (@jobebarlow) July 9, 2018