Player Spotlight: Ademola Lookman and Mohamed Salah

Today’s player spotlights shine a light on some of football’s most exciting talents. Here’s everything you need to know.

Ademola Lookman

Lookman Back In Pre-Season Training, Quashes Exit Talk

Atletico Madrid | Forward/Winger | Nigerian

Key stat: Returned to Atletico Madrid’s pre-season camp after an individual training programme in the Algarve

Ademola Lookman is back working with Atletico Madrid ahead of the 2026/27 La Liga season, which kicks off against newly promoted Malaga on August 16.

His return to full training has eased speculation about his long-term future at the club after a demanding season for club and country.

The Super Eagles winger was even spotted linking up with Afrobeats star Burna Boy in Portugal during his break.

“No public statement available at this time.”

— Ademola Lookman

Mohamed Salah

Salah Set For Saudi Pro League Move After Liverpool Exit

Free agent (Liverpool contract expired) | Forward | Egyptian

Key stat: Leaves Liverpool as a free agent after his contract expired at the end of June 2026

Mohamed Salah is one of the biggest free agents in world football after his Liverpool deal ran out, with the Egyptian King eliminated from the World Cup by Argentina.

A move to the Saudi Pro League is reportedly agreed in principle, with Al-Ittihad and Al-Ahli racing to land him and Neom FC also in the picture.

MLS side Sporting Kansas City and Serie A clubs Roma and Juventus have also been credited with interest, but Saudi Arabia looks the likeliest destination.

“No public statement available at this time.”

— Mohamed Salah

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Lookman is once again a hot transfer topic — Victor Osimhen is reportedly working to convince him to join Galatasaray.