Lookman won the Europa League with Atalanta last year after scoring a hattrick in the final against Leverkusen.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Serie A club, Atalanta, has told fellow Italian outfit, Inter Milan to improve their €40m opening bid for Napoli forward, Ademola Lookman, if they want his services during the upcoming 2025/2026 season.
This was revealed on Thursday via a post shared by football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano on his X handle.
According to the Italian journalist, Atalanta want a fee of at least €50m from Inter Milan before sanctioning Lookman’s move.
“Inter [Milan] informed Atalanta about their opening €40m bid for Ademola Lookman, while Atalanta insist on fee at least reaching €50m,” Romano tweeted. .
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He went on to add that the 27-year-old Nigerian international has made it clear that he wants to leave Atalanta this summer.
He added, “Lookman wants to leave and hope club will facilitate his exit but Atalanta keep their position on no green light to Italian clubs at €40m.”
Lookman won the Europa League with Atalanta last year after netting three goals in the final against Bundesliga club,Leverkusen.
