Brendan Rodgers has shared how close he came to signing Ademola Lookman during his first stint as Celtic’s manager. The Atalanta forward, who was once a sought-after talent at Charlton Athletic, caught Rodgers’ eye early on. However, a potential move to Celtic fell through due to financial constraints, with Lookman eventually joining Everton. Rodgers later managed Lookman at Leicester City, where the Nigerian international was impressed during his loan spell. Rodgers praised Lookman’s professionalism and growth, noting his impressive career trajectory, including becoming Atalanta’s Player of the Year.