Take It Or Leave It – Atalanta Send Inter Milan Ultimatum Over Star Forward
According to Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, the Serie A runners-up find themselves in a 'take it or leave it' situation.
It's impossible for any transfer in Italy to go without a long-running saga, and Lookman's deal is no different.
Despite the player's desire to join the Nerazzurri, the deal cannot go smoothly.
Indeed, Atalanta found Inter's opening bid unacceptable as they have no intention of negotiating a loan formula.
Instead, they would only consider an immediate sale.
Atalanta Unwilling to Budge on Ademola Lookman Stance Amid Inter Milan Interest
As aforementioned, Inter's €40 million offer didn't meet Atalanta's demands.
La Dea continue to stick to their €50m valuation.
Furthermore, Inter had hoped to sign Ademola Lookman on loan with an obligation to buy.
However, it will not be possible as the Bergamo giants only want an outright sale.
Accordingly, they've informed the Nerazzurri what they must do to lure the 27-year-old to San Siro.
The ball is now in Inter's court, and it's up to Beppe Marotta and Piero Ausilio to piece together a satisfying bid.
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