Report – Atalanta ‘Annoyed But Not Surprised' By Public Transfer Request From Inter Milan Target

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Atalanta are reportedly 'annoyed but not surprised' after Inter Milan target Ademola Lookman publicly demanded a transfer.
This according to Gazzetta.it. They report that La Dea are still aiming to sell the 27-year-old on their own terms.
In another bombshell in what has become a full-blown transfer soap opera, Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman made a public statement in which he handed in a transfer request.
The 27-year-old accused his club of breaking a promise to sell him. He further described 'poor treatment' due to La Dea's refusals to sanction a transfer.
This after Atalanta had rejected two offers from Inter to sign Lookman. The second of which reached €45 million including add-ons.
Atalanta 'Annoyed But Not Surprised' By Ademola Lookman Transfer Request
BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 18: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and SSC Napoli at Gewiss Stadium on January 18, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by)
Now, the ball is back in Atalanta's court.
And according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Bergamo club are not overly surprised that it's come to this.
It's not as though Lookman's previous gesture was exactly subtle. The Nigerian international removed all traces of his current employers from his social media accounts.
Moreover, Lookman has been pushing for a move away behind the scenes for weeks, and in fact months.
Everything stems from the former Fulham and Leicester City forward's desire to leave already last summer.
Atalanta are aware of Lookman's frustration. However, they still consider him making it so extremely public to be out of line.
In any event, the Gazzetta report, Atalanta are still determine to sell Lookman on their own terms. They do not want to be bully into accepting what they see as a low-ball offer.