The latest chapter in the Ademola Lookman row with Atalanta saw him fail to attend training today, as he tries to force through the transfer to Inter.

The rapport between the player and his club has hit rock bottom and the situation seems to be at a breaking point.

According to multiple sources, Lookman was expected at the Zingonia training ground today for pre-season commitments, but was nowhere to be seen.

Lookman has declared war on Atalanta

It comes after he published a long statement on Instagram accusing Atalanta of “broken promises” and confirming he had handed in a formal transfer request.

La Dea responded in the form of CEO Luca Percassi, who insisted that while they had promised to sell him this summer if a suitable offer arrived, it was to a club outside of Italy, not their Serie A direct competitors Inter.

Now this refusal to attend training will further bring matters to a head, as Inter hope they can convince Atalanta by increasing their proposal of €42m plus €3m in add-ons.

This gesture just makes it clear how aggressive the action taken by Lookman is becoming, and it remains to be seen how his club will respond.

The 27-year-old is under contract until June 2027.

Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has confirmed that the club have an agreement to allow Ademola Lookman to leave this summer, but not for teams within Serie A, which further complicates proceedings with Inter, who had a reasonable bid for the Nigeria international rejected last week. 

Lookman has come to blows with Atalanta after seeing an offer of €45m including bonuses from Inter turned down by his current employers. 

The 27-year-old has since posted a long statement on Instagram, claiming that there was an agreement to allow him to leave this summer, and accusing the club of treating him poorly “as a human being and as a professional footballer.” 

• Read more: How Lookman came to blows with Atalanta

Lookman has also confirmed that he has submitted a formal transfer request in an attempt to leave Atalanta. 

Percassi confirms: Two conditions for Lookman to leave Atalanta

Dea CEO Percassi has since had an opportunity to share his version of events while speaking to the media at the introductory press conference for new Atalanta goalkeeper Marco Sportiello. 

Percassi told the press that there is an agreement to let Lookman leave this summer, but with two important conditions: First being that it is to a ‘top’ European club, and the second being that that club is outside Serie A. 

“It’s a good opportunity to clarify what happened,” Percassi told the media, via TMW. 

“Last year, after a 20 million offer from PSG, the player had asked us to be sold. 

“Atalanta, being a credible club, had promised to sell the player this window based on two conditions that he himself had asked of us: First, to go to a super, top European club, and that he would never be seen in Italy wearing a shirt other than Atalanta’s, given what he did for the club and what he received from the club.

“Today, as you know, the situation is very different. The club is always careful when evaluating the value and timing of its players, but as always, it is Atalanta, the club, that decides.” 

Monday’s front pages described the relationship between Atalanta and Ademola Lookman as ‘completely ruptured’ following the 27-year-old’s decision to hand in a transfer request and to release a damning statement on his treatment by the club on social media, but how and why has the situation got to this stage and what happens next for the African Player of the Year? 

What happened with Lookman and Atalanta? 

Lookman has been subject of transfer interest from 2025 Champions League finalists Inter, who have recently seen a bid of €45m including bonuses turned down by Atalanta. La Dea, meanwhile, have stood firm with their valuation of €50m.

After seeing Inter’s most recent bid turned down, Lookman took to Instagram to release a statement sharing his version of events and explaining why he has decided to submit a formal transfer request. 

The former Fulham, Leicester, Everton and RB Leipzig forward believes that “it is the right time to move on and experience a new adventure,” but has accused Atalanta of “blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand.” 

He went on to suggest that there have been “many months of broken promises,” and that he has received “poor treatment both as a human being and as a professional footballer.” 

Why is Lookman so frustrated at Atalanta? 

Despite impressing in the early stages of his career with Charlton Athletic, before going on to score against Manchester City on his Premier League debut with Everton, it took Lookman a while to get settled at senior level. 

His early 20s were spent in-and-out of the first-team picture with Everton and later RB Leipzig, and they had to settle for a series of loan moves to Fulham and then Leicester City. 

That is before Atalanta took a punt for a fee of around €15m in 2022. He has since gone on to provide 23 goal involvements from 33 appearances in his first season, 27 from 45 in 2023-24, which included an historic hat-trick in the Europa League final, and then another 27 goal involvements in the season just gone. 

• Read more: Forget Europa League glory, it’s never been easy for Lookman

Having helped Atalanta to their first ever European silverware, and providing a reliable source of goals and creativity over the last few years, it is no wonder that the Nigeria international has attracted interest over the past two summers. 

And, at the age of 27, this may be the final opportunity for Lookman to secure a ‘big’ contract at one of Europe’s biggest clubs. 

Last summer, it was Paris Saint-Germain who had stepped forwards with a proposal. Atalanta were left furious, however, as PSG reportedly approached the player first, rather than the club. 

Despite the fact that Lookman had agreed personal terms with the Parisians, a move never materialised, which led to a delicate relationship between the player, club and coach in the first part of the 2024-25 campaign. 

Now, one year down the line, it is Inter who are making attempts to sign Lookman from Atalanta. 

This summer, La Dea are seeking a fee of €50m. Inter’s most recent bid came to €42m with €3m in bonuses, which was turned down. This is what led to Lookman’s outburst on social media over the weekend. 

In his recent Instagram post, Lookman claimed that there was an agreement that Atalanta would allow him to move on if an appropriate offer came in. He clearly feels that the €45m bid from Inter was reasonable, and is now bemused as to why the offer was rejected. 

It remains to be seen what the next steps are for the club or for the player.

Atalanta supporters have responded to Ademola Lookman’s attempt to force a move away from the club with a strong message displayed on a banner that has been erected near to the team’s training ground. 

Nigeria international Lookman has formally submitted a transfer request in an attempt to force through a move to Inter. 

The reigning African Player of the Year also sent out a long and damning Instagram post on Sunday, accusing Atalanta of breaking promises and insisting that he ‘doesn’t understand’ why the club are refusing to sell him. 

Atalanta supporters respond to Lookman transfer request

Inter had recently seen a bid of €45m, which included a guaranteed fixed fee of €42m, rejected by Atalanta, who have been holding out for their asking price of €50m. La Dea are in no rush to sell and have no immediate need to raise funds following the profitable sale of Mateo Retegui to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah. 

Atalanta supporters have since had their say on the matter. Some fans elected to erect a banner near to the club’s training ground not long after Lookman’s Instagram post went online, reading: “Enough now. Shameful agents and ungrateful players. Respect the supporters who gave you value.” 

The banner was reportedly organised and put up by the Ultras group ‘Forever Atalanta until the end’.

Questo lo striscione esposto a Zingonia fuori dal centro sportivo dell'#Atalanta del gruppo ultras 'Forever Atalanta until the end' riguardo la situazione #Lookman–#Inter pic.twitter.com/L4IJa01FEQ

— Alessandro Giovanni Pagliarini (@APaglia7) August 3, 2025

Inter have confirmed that new summer signing Ange-Yoan Bonny will wear the no.14 shirt during his first season in San Siro following his permanent move from fellow Serie A outfit Parma earlier this summer. 

Inter confirm Bonny will wear no.14

The Frenchman, who joined the Nerazzurri in a deal worth around €26m including bonuses and add-ons, will wear the no.14 shirt that was most recently worn by Davy Klassen during the 2023-24 season. 

 

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Bonny scored the first goal of his Inter career in an internal friendly between the Cristian Chivu’s senior side and the club’s newly founded U23 team on Sunday in a match that eventually finished 7-2. 

He also wore the same number on the back of his shirt during the pre-season run-out in Milano on Sunday. 

Fellow new signing Petar Sucic is set to wear the no.8 shirt during his first season with the Nerazzurri, while Luis Henrique has been wearing the no.11 shirt thus far in pre-season.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

‘Scudetto, Juve is there’ 

Interview with Bremer 

Advising Neymar to finish here with me 

Returning more nasty, Yildiz is our Yamal 

Weah to Marseille, 18 million for the market 

Lookman sticks his elbow in 

Final sprint 

‘Treated badly, I’m leaving’ 

Atalanta problem, Inter waiting 

Baresi’s battle 

The Milan legend battles illness 

Corriere dello Sport

‘Free me’ 

Lookman: Only Inter 

‘Treated badly: I want to leave Atalanta’

Accuses La Dea: ‘Months of broken promises, I am loyal’

Tough message from Ademola on Instagram ‘There was an agreement, let me go for a fair offer: It arrived, but the club are blocking this opportunity. I don’t understand why’

Juventus account: 106 million 

That’s the figure spent on redeeming five players 

The Bianconeri have only bought in David for free and Joao Mario for 12.6 million, but are in the top 10 squads in the world by investment over the last two years 

Napoli, De Bruyne is the light 

KO against Brest (1-2) 

Milan between Jashari and Athekame 

Duel meetings with Brugge and Young Boys

Roma, table for three 

Echeverri threatens Nene, and Fabio Silva: What a sprint 

Tuttosport 

‘Everything changes now’ 

Bremer as Juve leader 

‘How great to be back: I was afraid on the pitch, after the first tackles, it was over. Yes, last year was lacking in a bit of leadership, but it will be different now. And Tudor helps that’. Marseille await Weah: Advancing for Martinez from Girona 

Franco Baresi: Forza! Not just Milan with you

The ‘Kaiser’ operated on for a pulmonary nodule

The whole football world is with the honorary Rossonero vice-President. ‘It’s going to take me a little while to get back on form’

Simeone: Preparing for the Toro-Napoli meeting 

New contacts: Cholito has already given his ‘yes’ to the Granata

Total rupture between Lookman and Atalanta 

‘Why aren’t you selling me?’ 

‘I’ve given everything here, also as a person. Broken promises’. The Dea supporters ‘betrayed’. Inter wait for him 

While Ademola Lookman talked of ‘broken promises,’ Atalanta maintain they pledged to sell him abroad this summer, not to Serie A opponents Inter.

The situation has reached a breaking point, with the player submitting a formal transfer request, as confirmed by a long statement on his Instagram account.

He protested that the club had promised to let him leave this summer if a suitable offer was made, but that they are now blocking his transfer to Inter “for reasons I do not understand.”

Atalanta do not share Lookman version of events

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, the version of events given by Atalanta is rather different and would explain why they have been so reticent to accept the Inter proposal.

The promise was made last summer, when Lookman asked to be left out of the squad for the UEFA Super Cup against Real Madrid because of interest from Paris Saint-Germain.

Importantly, the pledge was to let him go for a foreign club if the ambitious and lucrative bid was received.

Atalanta would therefore have been more amenable if Lookman had tried to force his transfer to Arsenal, Chelsea or Paris Saint-Germain, rather than their Serie A competitors Inter.

If they are to accept the move to Inter, it will need to be for the right price, a total of €50m rather than the current offer of €42m plus €3m in bonuses.

The Ademola Lookman situation is escalating after his damning statement complaining of ‘broken promises’ and ‘bad treatment’ by Atalanta, as the Nigeria national team ‘stands with’ him.

The striker broke his silence on the club refusing to accept the latest offer from Inter, which is believed to be worth €42m plus €3m in add-ons.

La Dea are requesting €50m, but he insists the proposal is sufficient for a sale and they are “blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand.”

Lookman rants at Atalanta

He announced via Instagram that he has made a formal transfer request to Atalanta, although never mentioning Inter, this is his desired destination.

“As a result and after many months of broken promises and what I feel has been poor treatment towards me as both a human being and as a professional footballer, sadly I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and I feel that enough is enough. I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.”

Now the Nigeria national team has got involved with the situation, posting a statement on X, formerly known as Twitter, that puts the blame squarely on Atalanta.

“We stand with Ademola Lookman,” read the official Super Eagles team account.

We stand with Ademola Lookman
@Alookman_ pic.twitter.com/pQkNAkki8O

— Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) August 3, 2025

Atalanta in turn feel that they are being unfairly maligned by holding out for a €50m asking price, one which other clubs may well be prepared to pay.

Set to turn 28 in October, Lookman was purchased from RB Leipzig for €10.85m plus add-ons in 2022 and flourished, winning the Europa League with a hat-trick in the Final and being named African Player of the Year.

Ademola Lookman confirmed he ‘handed in a formal transfer request’ to Atalanta, complaining they are ‘blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand’ to join Inter.

The Nigeria international made it abundantly clear he wants to make the move to San Siro, feeling the offer of €45m including add-ons is sufficient to get a deal over the line.

After reports this afternoon that he sent in a transfer request, he confirmed it with a statement on his Instagram account.

Lookman statement confirms transfer request

“Over the past three years at Atalanta, I’ve given absolutely everything. Not just as a footballer, but as a person. I’ve always worn the shirt with pride and tried to represent this club and the city of Bergamo with heart, passion and dedication.

“I came here with the hope of helping this special club grow and together, we’ve created memories that will stay with me forever. Winning the Europa League and standing shoulder to shoulder with my teammates that night in Dublin celebrating with our fans was one of the proudest moments of my career so far. It still gives me goosebumps thinking about it.

“Atalanta, and especially its supporters, have become a part of me. This place has felt like home from the moment I arrived and I’ve always tried to repay that love – even in moments where things haven’t been easy behind the scenes.

“That’s what makes writing this so hard. I have loved every moment but feel that now, after three wonderful years in Bergamo, it is the right time to move on and experience a new adventure.

“There have been numerous clubs approach Atalanta in the past and I have previously always stayed loyal. However, myself and the ownership of the club have been in agreement that now is the right time and the club were clear with me that if a fair offer came in they would allow me to move.

Despite now receiving an offer in alignment to what I believe had been discussed sadly the club are blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand.

“As a result and after many months of broken promises and what I feel has been poor treatment towards me as both a human being and as a professional footballer, sadly I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and I feel that enough is enough.

“I can confirm I have now handed in a formal transfer request.

“Even throughout the extremely difficult moments I’ve endured, many of which have remained private and confidential, I have always tried to put the club, the fans and the team first and hoped it would not get to this, but I unfortunately feel there is now little choice.

“To the fans – the heartbeat of this club – I want to say this: I’m truly sorry it’s come to this. I hope you can understand this incredibly difficult situation. It’s simply about standing up for what I believe is fair and right. The support you have always given me has been incredible and the bond we have created together is special.

“I hope to work together with the club to find an amicable solution for all parties as soon as possible.

“With love and gratitude, Ademola.”

 

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The rapport between Lookman and Atalanta had begun to crumble last year, when he tried to push through a move to Paris Saint-Germain, but the club held firm.

It then collapsed completely in the Champions League play-off elimination at the hands of Club Brugge in February when he insisted on taking a crucial penalty, which was saved by Simon Mignolet.

Coach Gian Piero Gasperini then confirmed in his press conference that Lookman was not supposed to step up, as he was “one of the worst penalty takers I’ve ever seen” with a terrible record in training.

Mateo Retegui and Charles De Ketelaere were supposed to be ahead of him in the ranking for that role.

Gasperini’s departure has done little to calm the storm between the club and player, however, as he seems determined to join Inter.

Now the Nigeria international is trying to force through the transfer to Inter, much like Teun Koopmeiners did with Juventus last summer.

Six different Inter players were on the scoresheet as the Nerazzurri beat the newly-formed U23 side 7-2 in an internal friendly to begin Cristian Chivu’s pre-season preparations. 

The Nerazzurri took part in what was technically their first pre-season friendly of the summer on Sunday morning in what has been a busy summer following the inaugural edition of the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States. 

Practically the entire Inter first-team squad got valuable minutes under their belts during an internal friendly at the club’s training ground on Sunday, with Chivu naming two different XIs for each half. 

The first-team fell behind early on after an eighth-minute opener from Matteo Spinaccè, but the scores were level three minutes later after an equalising own goal from Issiaka Kamate. 

New signing Ange-Yoan Bonny was the first of the senior players to get his name on the scoresheet, which was then followed by another equaliser from 18-year-old Mattia Mosconi for 2-2. 

A penalty from Kristjan Asllani and a goal from open play by captain Lautaro Martinez ensured that the senior side ended the first half ahead at 4-2. 

Francesco Pio Esposito hit the first Nerazzurri goal of the second period, and was soon followed by a goal from another new signing in Luis Henrique, and then one more from Hakan Calhanoglu to round things off in the 90th minute. 

Inter vs U23s: Line-ups and goalscorers 

First half XI: Sommer; Darmian, De Vrij, Bastoni; Dumfries, Sucic, Asllani, Mkhitaryan, C.Augusto; Bonny, L.Martinez. 

Second half XI: Di Gennaro; Pavard, Acerbi, Palacios; L.Henrique, Barella, Calhanoglu, Zalewski, Dimarco; Thuram, F.Esposito. 

Goalscorers: Spinaccè 8’ (U23s), Kamate OG 11’ (I), Bonny 15’ (I), Mosconi 30’ (U23s), Asllani 32’ (I), L.Martinez 41’ (I), F.Esposito 50’ (I), L.Henrique 63’ (I), Calhanoglu 90’ (I).

Sunday’s reports claim that Nigeria international Ademola Lookman has formally submitted a transfer request, as he attempts to force through a move to join Cristian Chivu’s Inter. 

According to reports from Fabrizio Romano, Lookman has now formally requested to leave Atalanta, who have recently rejected a bid of €45m including add-ons for the reigning African Player of the Year. 

Romano adds that the player’s desire is to join Inter this summer. The frustrated 27-year-old has recently removed all traces of his association with Atalanta from his social media profiles. 

Lookman attempting to force move away from Atalanta

Atalanta remain adamant that it will take a fee of €50m to sign the Nigeria international this summer. Inter’s most recent offer reportedly stood at €42m plus €3m in bonuses, which has not been accepted. 

It remains to be seen whether the Nerazzurri will come back in with an improved offer for the former Leicester, Fulham and Everton forward. 

Recent reports claim that Inter have already opened talks with Chelsea for Christopher Nkunku, who is seen as the first-choice alternative to Lookman this summer. 

Legendary former Inter defender Beppe Bergomi believes that the Nerazzurri need to sign one more player on top of Atalanta star Ademola Lookman if they are to have a properly balanced squad under Cristian Chivu in 2025-26. 

Inter remain locked in negotiations with Atalanta for Lookman. La Dea are demanding a fee of €50m, while Inter’s most recent offer stood at a reported €45m including bonuses, which was turned down by the selling party. 

Bergomi, speaking in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, says that there is no doubting Lookman’s quality or reliability in terms of attacking numbers, but he feels that the Nerazzurri squad could do with one more addition to complete Chivu’s squad, and has given one specific recommendation. 

He also explained how he thinks Inter would line up if they are to strike a deal with Atalanta for Lookman. 

Bergomi tells Inter how to set up with Lookman

“Thuram on the right, Lautaro up front and Lookman on the left. You can find a team in that,” Bergomi told La Gazzetta dello Sport. 

“I don’t dispute (Lookman’s) value,” he continued. “He has scored more than 50 goals in three years and is one of the best strikers in Serie A, but finding the balance is crucial.

If Inter are to line up with a front three, Bergomi points out that Chivu will need to change Inter’s structure in midfield. 

“Nobody doubts it would be high quality,” Bergomi said about the prospect of a Thuram-Lautaro-Lookman front three. “But if you play those three, you would have to change the set-up in midfield.” 

He later continued: “(Morten) Frendrup would be perfect. He runs, covers, recovers. You need this type of player here. 

“In Genoa, in a two-man midfield, he’s covered the whole pitch for two seasons in a row. This profile would be excellent here, a la Manu Kone for Roma, or Khpehren Thuram for Juventus. Physical players.” 

La Gazzetta dello Sport 

Vlahovic Diavolo 

We’re into the last month of the window and Dusan scores a goal for Allegri 

The Serbian comes on and scores in Juve’s friendly, but it’s too much in Bianconero 

Milan prepare the attack on the bomber and advance for full-back Athekame 

Hjulmand yes to Juve 

Miretti sees Napoli 

Lookman 

Because it’s Inter (and Chivu wants him at all costs) 

Scamacca 

Returns and scores one year later and makes everyone happy 

Corriere dello Sport 

Him again 

Juve blushes 

Vlahovis scores, David and Joao Mario debuts in grey 

The team is pegged back, even though Conceicao levelled, it finishes 202. Bremer finally on the pitch. Comollli at work for Kolo and Hjulmand 

The Raspa gold 

If he leaves, Napoli go for a double blow 

He’s on the Atletico Madrid list: DeLa values him at 30 million. Manna could buy a winger and Gutierrez. Brest today

Lookman, Inter ready for the relaunch 

Atalanta haven’t budged on the price: Marotta waiting 

A dynamic Roma: Gasp beats Lens as well 

Fifth victory through Mancini and Soule (0-2). Massara studies the plan for Nene

Lazio and Gala: Sarri can smile 

An own goal and Zaccagni: 2-2 draw in Turkey in front of Osimhen 

Tuttosport 

Juve, in the meantime, Bremer is there 

Squad packed: 2-2 against Reggiana, but the Brazilian is like a new signing 

304 days on from the bad injury to his knee, Gleison returns as a leader and comforts Tudor and his defence: ‘With a bit of patience, we’ll see him back to his best levels’

Simeons and Idzes: Toro attack 

There’s an agreement with Cholito, working on it with Napoli. Sanabria now to Cremonese. Cairo awaits two players from Venezia with the Coco money

Inter have resumed talks with Chelsea striker Nkunku after seeing Atalanta reject their €45m offer, including add-ons for Lookman.

Lookman pushing to join Inter

La Dea have set the striker’s asking price to €50m, but while Lookman is pushing to move to San Siro, Atalanta are unwilling to lower his price tag.

Inter call Nkunku after latest Lookman offer

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Chelsea’s Nkunku is Inter’s main alternative to Lookman and according to Calciomercato.com, the Nerazzurri directors have opened preliminary talks with the striker’s entourage in recent hours.

Gazzetta confirms Nkunku is Inter’s primary option if they fail to secure a deal for Lookman, but even Chelsea are waiting for offers for the French forward, his salary at Stamford Bridge could be an obstacle for Inter, given that Nkunku earns €6.5m, while Lookman has agreed to sign a €4.5m-a-year contract with the Serie A giants.

Arrigo Sacchi warns Inter that they must ‘listen’ to new coach Cristian Chivu as the club has the ‘most difficult role’ after appointing their former defender.

Chivu already made his debut as the new Inter coach during the Club World Cup earlier this summer, and ex-Milan coach Sacchi urges the Nerazzurri to listen to their new manager’s idea during the current transfer window.

“It will take him months to convey his ideas and get in sync with the players,” Sacchi wrote in his latest column for Gazzetta dello Sport.

Sacchi: Chivu has a point in his favour

“He does have the advantage of knowing the environment very well, having been there both as a player and as a youth team coach. That is certainly a point in his favour.”

Inter have targeted Ademola Lookman as their priority target in attack, but Atalanta have rejected their latest offer worth €45m, including add-ons.

It is believed that the Serie A giants will also try to sign a central defender this summer, but the priority for the club will be to listen to the coach’s ideas, according to Sacchi.

“Right now, the most difficult role isn’t Chivu’s but the club’s,” warned the ex-Italian tactician.

“The coach needs the support from the management, who must help him through difficult moments, shielding him from inevitable criticism. They must also build the team he imagines by going into the market to find the players who are still missing.

Sacchi: Inter can’t ignore Chivu

“Inter must not make the mistake of ignoring the coach’s requests, as many other clubs do. Chivu knows very well who is needed and who isn’t, and within the club’s financial means, the directors have a duty to satisfy him.”

Inter will make their 2025-26 Serie A debut at home against Torino on August 25.

“There may be some early difficulties, that’s possible, but this should not be a reason to question the coach’s work,” Sacchi concluded.

“Once the team has been entrusted to him and the goals have been set together, the only thing to do is to help him reach those targets. Remember, he is the leader of the expedition, he is the one with a direct line to the players and he is the man tasked with giving the team his style of play, so his words must always be listened to.”

Inter have already signed Petar Sucic, Luis Henrique and Ange-Yoan Bonny this summer.

La Gazzetta dello Sport

The rift

Atalanta say no to Inter: Lookman breaks up

Offer rejected, the player remains on hold and cancels La Dea’s shirt on Instagram.

Bremer’s return

The Juventus totem on the pitch after 300 days.

‘I want more Toro’

Cairo: ‘I won’t settle, I have big ambitions.’

Here’s Athekame, the new Milan target

Corriere dello Sport

Lookaos

Percassi, no to Inter

Offer rejected: 45m package, Lookman clashes

He got furious and cancelled all his pictures with La Dea

Harsh reaction of the Nigerian forward on his Instagram profile. Marotta reflects, Napoli observes

Roma pounce on Nene

Hojlund, message to Milan

Juve, trap for Kolo

Lazio at Osimhen’s home

Fede for Conte

Atletico study Raspa, Chiesa emerges again

Simeone thinks of Jack, Napoli value him at 30m. The Liverpool winger is one of the ideas for the wings. Gutierrez on hold. No to Juanlu, Zanoli may stay.

Tuttosport

Baroni: ‘I want a Toro soul, play for the fans and drag them.’

Tudor waits for Kolo

Juve-PSG, agreement close but Vlahovic blocks Comolli

Today, the departure for Germany, the coach can’t wait, he’d like to be joined by the Frenchman in the training camp, but Dusan doesn’t give signals of openness to the sale and claims the No.9 shirt. Douglas, on the other hand, sees the Premier League and there’s confidence of reaching Hjulmand. Weah: negotiations with Marseille resume.

No to Inter, Lookman revolts

42m (+3) are not enough. Ademola ‘cancels’ La Dea

Gutierrez sees Napoli, Sohm Viola

Spaniard incoming for Conte, the Swiss is close to Fiorentina

Ademola Lookman has removed all traces of Atalanta from his social media profiles after seeing a €45m bid from Inter formally turned down by his current employers on Friday. 

Frustrated Lookman shuns Atalanta online

The Nigeria international has already agreed personal terms with Christian Chivu’s side, but the Nerazzurri have not yet agreed a deal with Atalanta, who remain adamant that they will not sell for a fee below the €50m mark. 

The most recent Inter offer stood at a reported €42m plus €3m in bonuses for a total of €45m, but Atalanta have given a formal response on Friday, informing the Nerazzurri that the offer is not sufficient. 

Since then, Lookman has taken the decision to remove all traces of his time with Atalanta from his social media profiles.

His Instagram bio now reads: ‘Football player for Nigeria’, without mentioning his club, his profile picture has been removedf and practically every photograph of him representing La Dea has been taken down as well. 

It remains to be seen whether Inter will come back in with another improved offer for the reigning African Player of the Year.

It was clear for all to see, if they wanted to see, that Atalanta would stand firm for Ademola Lookman, but that doesn’t mean he is not for sale, just at the right price. Does Inter want to meet it?

Only now are some finally understanding the situation, which is that Atalanta have not the slightest intention of parting with their star striker for €45m including add-ons.

Lookman price tag is no secret

It had been obvious for a while now, that Atalanta believe if they are to sell him, then the minimum price is €45m plus some pretty easy to activate bonuses worth €5m, taking the full figure to €50m.

What we’re seeing circulating in the media over the last few minutes since the rejection is also entirely meaningless, because it is totally false to suggest this means Lookman is off the market.

The Nigerian is absolutely for sale, just at the conditions set by Atalanta and nothing less, that’s all there is to it.

Now it remains to be seen if Inter, or anyone else, will meet those conditions.