Atalanta wantaway star Ademola Lookman is inching ever closer to joining Inter Milan after an exhausting transfer saga.
According to Ivan Zazzaroni, the director of Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews, the player has left Bergamo.
It’s now a near-certainty that Ademola Lookman will not play for Atalanta next season.
Despite the club’s reluctance to lose another star player after selling Mateo Retegui, Lookman has other plans.
Indeed, the 27-year-old is hellbent on joining the San Siro club by the end of the summer.
Furthermore, he has already made his intentions clear by refusing to take part in pre-season training.
On top of that, he has removed all social media posts in the Atalanta shirt.
However, Lookman’s actions have not fazed La Dea, who are seemingly sticking to their guns.
They won’t sell their prize asset for less than €50 million.
As such, they’ve already turned down two offers from Inter, including a €45 million bid last time out.
Ivan Zazzaroni Insists Inter Milan Will Make New Offer for Atalanta Ace Ademola Lookman
Despite two failed attempts, Inter won’t give up on their hopes of signing the former RB Leipzig star.
On the contrary, they’re piecing together a new offer that will reportedly include a counterpart.
Indeed, Inter are hoping that a player-plus-cash bid would change Atalanta’s mind.
“Inter are ready to offer €46–47 million plus a youngster for Lookman,” Zazzaroni claims. “This will truly be their final offer.
“The player has physically left Bergamo, and at the moment, no one knows where he is.”
Furthermore, Zazzaroni insists the relationship between the clubs remains phenomenal.
“The relationship between Inter and Atalanta remains excellent.
“Inter are now waiting for a response from Percassi and are willing to go up to €50 million – but not a cent more – including a young player as part of the deal.”
is he so good?
not a world beater. but exactly what inter needed. someone who can create space for himself. otherwise Inter’s play would’ve been too static.
I think if Napoli were to get Lookman instead of us, that would sting and make them pretty strong favourites for the title. Not saying that we aren’t in the mix if we buy well but as things stand the team is far from balanced in all areas.
I think our team would be fine enough to be the favorites. It will go down to mental management and concentration. Since Conte man managment and authority is proven, we have to see if Chivu is able to cope with it.
Yes it’s proven as long as the team gets out of every competition as soon as possible
I think the “experts” are stretching it at this point. If there is one thing we know about Beppe is that he cannot bullied. Massive respect for the president and whatever happens – Inter is gonna have a great season. Mark my words