Italian Journalist Reveals ‘Atalanta Will Probably Respond This Evening' To Inter Milan Offer For Lookman
Zazzaroni, who first broke the news of Inter's interest in Lookman, posted on his Instagram about the likely response from La Dea.
Inter Milan are anxiously awaiting the response of Atalanta to their offer for forward Ademola Lookman.
The Nerazzurri had initially bid €40 million for the 27-year-old Nigerian international. La Dea rejected that.
Then, this week, Inter returned with an improved bid worth €45 million including add-ons.
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So far, Atalanta have not responded to the offer. They are still mulling it over. But they won't do so for much longer.
Naturally, Inter are hoping for the green light very soon so that they can wrap up a deal for Lookman quickly.
Zazzaroni: 'Atalanta Will Respond To Inter Offer For Lookman This Evening'
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)
Corriere dello Sport editor Ivan Zazzaroni was the person who first broke the story of Inter's pursuit of Lookman.
And Zazzaroni took to Instagram to claim that 'the decision of [Atalanta CEO Luca] Percassi hasn't yet been communicated.'
However, he adds that 'it seems like they will make their response this evening.'
'However, I'm not entirely certain of that,' Zazzaroni adds.
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