Report – Inter Milan Add Liverpool Outcast To List Of Lookman Backup Targets
This according to Gazzetta.it. They report that the 27-year-old is on the Nerazzurri's list along with Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku.
Inter Milan are still working to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.
However, there is little certainty that the Nerazzurri will be able to make a deal for the Nigerian. The transfer saga has taken many bitter twists and turns, and blown up into a real summer soap opera.
Therefore, while Lookman is the only priority for now, Inter have some Plan B options in mind.
Inter Add Liverpool Forward Federico Chiesa To List Of Backups For Lookman
DORTUMUN, GERMANY – JUNE 28: Federico Chiesa of Italy departs from Dortumund for Berlin on June 28, 2024 in Dortumund, Germany. (Photo byfor FIGC)
The Gazzetta dello Sport confirm that Inter are considering Chelsea forward Christopher Nkunku as a backup target for Lookman.
But it is not just Nkunku. The Nerazzurri are also eyeing up another player currently on the fringes at a big Premier League team.
The Gazzetta report that Italian international forward Federico Chiesa is also on Inter's list.
However, the Nerazzurri would only consider bringing the former Juventus and Fiorentina forward back to Serie A in the event that their pursuit of Lookman falls through completely.
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