Ademola Lookman won’t be available for Atalanta for their friendly against RB Leipzig, although La Dea are still unwilling to lower their €50m asking price for the Nigerian forward.
Inter target Lookman has not travelled with the Atalanta squad for a friendly game against RB Leipzig, which will be played in Germany tomorrow, Saturday, August 2.
Atalanta drop Lookman for summer friendly
La Dea have just dropped their travelling squad, confirming Lookman’s absence and the return of El-Bilal Touré, who is back after a six-month loan spell at VfB Stuttgart.
Lookman suffered a calf injury two weeks ago, but it is believed that negotiations with Inter also had a role in Atalanta’s decision to leave the Nigerian striker in Bergamo.
Atalanta won’t lower Lookman price tag
Atalanta have set the striker’s asking price at €50m, and according to the latest reports, they are unwilling to accept the latest Inter proposal, worth €45m including add-ons.
Multiple sources claim that Inter won’t make an improved offer, while Lookman only wants to join the Serie A giants this summer.
Lookman joined Atalanta in a €10.8m deal from RB Leipzig in 2022, scoring 52 goals in 118 games with La Dea.
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