Report – Inter Milan Ready To Seal Deal For Atalanta Talisman After Making Sales
This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews.
Inter Milan are pushing to sign Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman. The Nigerian international is their top target in attack this summer.
The Nerazzurri have already made an offer to Atalanta for Lookman.
La Dea have rejected the initial bid, which Inter have not yet increased. However, the player himself reportedly wants to join.
Widespread reports indicate that Inter's first offer to Atalanta was for €40 million.
Atalanta, on the other hand, are reportedly holding out for around €50 million.
Inter Milan Ready To Seal Ademola Lookman Deal After Making Sales
BERGAMO, ITALY – MAY 25: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Atalanta BC and Parma Calcio 1913 at Gewiss Stadium on May 25, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by)
According to SportMediaset, Inter are ready to raise their offer. They feel that it will not be difficult to finalize an agreement with Atalanta quickly.
However, the Nerazzurri must first find the cash to do so through a few sales.
Inter have already sold Aleksandar Stankovic to Club Brugge for around €10 million. Meanwhile, Tajon Buchanan will soon join Villarreal for around €9 million.
These will be notable steps towards a deal for Lookman.
However, Mediaset report, Inter are still aiming to make one or two more sales before finalizing an agreement with Atalanta. Mehdi Taremi could be among them.
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