Revealed – Why Atalanta & Nigeria Star Desperately Wants Inter Milan Transfer
According to Fabrizio Romano via FCInterNews, talks between the clubs are in limbo due to their differences in valuation.
Despite the player's wish, the Bergamo giants are reluctant to budge on their eye-watering €50 million asking price.
Meanwhile, the Serie A runners-up are only ready to offer up to €40m.
Indeed, both clubs have already made their stances clear.
Why Ademola Lookman Wants to Swap Atalanta for Inter Milan
TURIN, ITALY – MARCH 09: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal during the Serie A match between Juventus and Atalanta at the Allianz Stadium on March 09, 2025 in Turin, Italy. (Photo by)
Given the circumstances, Ademola Lookman is the only person who can unlock the deal.
The 27-year-old's desire to continue his career at San Siro could hand Inter a crucial decisive boost.
Meanwhile, the Nerazzurri must play a game of patience.
Lookman was close to joining Paris Saint-Germain last summer, but Atalanta called the deal off at the 11th hour.
Despite staying at the Gewiss Stadium, the Nigerian had a topsy-turvy 2024/25 season.
Indeed, he had a fallout with Gian Piero Gasperini but refused to let that affect his performance.
Now, he believes he has achieved everything in Bergamo and wants to move on.
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