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Ademola Lookman has gone AWOL and did not turn up to Atalanta training today.
Lookman, 27, was the subject of a £39m bid from Inter Milan last week that was rejected.
The former Everton man put out a lengthy statement accusing Atalanta of 'broken promises' and 'poor treatment', claiming he had an agreement with them to leave.
But club chief Luca Percassi responded to say that the agreement involved Lookman of not joining another Serie A club.
His relationship with the club is at an 'all-time low'.
There is no new offer from Inter, while PSG and Arsenal have previously been linked.
The Gunners view him as possible alternative to Eberechi Eze.
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