"Arsenal's summer transfer business saw the club supplement Mikel Arteta's squad in several key areas. The Gunners added a centre-forward in Viktor Gyokeres and a right-winger in Noni Madueke, making further additions in January somewhat unlikely, particularly for those positions. However, one reported transfer target could be keener than ever on a return to England after a public dispute during the most recent round of Champions League fixtures."
"Atalanta ran out 1-0 winners over Olympique de Marseille on Wednesday night but only thanks to a late Lazar Samardzic strike. A quarter of an hour before the the Italians' clincher, striker Ademola Lookman had been substituted by head coach Ivan Juric. Ivan Juric was relegated with Southampton last season (Image credit: Getty Images) As he trudged off the field having blanked for the eighth game in nine since returning to the team, Lookman appeared visibly displeased. The Nigerian international had previously refused to play for Atalanta at the beginning of the campaign, insisting on a move away from the club where he scored 20 goals in 40 appearances last season."
"Upon reaching the touchline, Lookman was greeted by Juric and the pair shared a brief, verbal exchange before the 28-year-old pushed past his manager. Clearly unhappy with what had been said, Juric grabbed Lookman by the shoulder, hauling him back before uttering a second comment. Atalanta backroom staff intervened, separating Lookman from the head coach but the incident had already been caught on camera."
Arsenal strengthened Mikel Arteta's squad by signing Viktor Gyokeres and Noni Madueke, reducing the need for further January acquisitions in those roles. Atalanta beat Olympique de Marseille 1-0 thanks to a late Lazar Samardzic goal. Ademola Lookman was substituted about 15 minutes before the winning strike and left the pitch visibly displeased after failing to score in eight of nine appearances since rejoining the team. Lookman had earlier refused to play at the start of the campaign and pushed for a move after scoring 20 goals in 40 appearances last season. A touchline altercation with coach Ivan Juric was captured on camera.
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