Inter Milan’s negotiations with Atalanta for Ademola Lookman are still at a “complete standstill” and could drag into mid-August.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan’s pursuit of Ademola Lookman has become the transfer soap opera of the summer.

The Nigerian international has done everything he can to push for the move. He has not been in training for over a week, having made a very public transfer request last weekend.

Meanwhile, Atalanta have rejected two bids from the Nerazzurri. Most recently an offer worth €45 million with add-ons.

Inter Negotiations For Ademola Lookman Still At “Complete Standstill”

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BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atalanta BC and SK Sturm Graz at Stadio di Bergamo on January 21, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

For their part, Inter still don’t want to go higher than €45 million with an offer for Lookman, reports the Gazzetta.

And in the meantime, the Nerazzurri are waiting for something concrete from Atalanta.

It has continued to be radio silence from the Bergamo club. There has been no formal counteroffer or valuation for Inter to base another offer on.

Therefore, the Gazzetta report, the negotiations are at a “complete standstill.”

Sooner or later, there will be a decisive development. One way or another.

However, for now, things could drag on for several more days, the newspaper reports.