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Atalanta Star Turns Down Atletico Madrid & Barcelona – Only Wants Inter Milan

Atalanta Star Turns Down Atletico Madrid & Barcelona – Only Wants Inter Milan

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Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman has rejected Atletico Madrid and Barcelona interest, and insists on a move to Inter Milan.
This according to Spanish outlet Sport, via FCInterNews.
This week, bombshell reports emerged regarding Inter Milan's interest in Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman.
The Nerazzurri have already agreed terms with the Nigerian.
Moreover, Lookman has made his preference crystal clear. He wants to join Inter Milan, and will reject other suitors. At least for the time being.
Therefore, Inter are advancing in talks with Atalanta. Yesterday, they made their first official offer to La Dea for the Nigerian.
Ademola Lookman Turns Down Atletico Madrid & Barcelona – Only Wants Inter
Atalanta have rejected Inter's opening bid of €40 million for Lookman. They want more for the Nigerian international.
But in the meantime, there is also interest from other clubs.
Sport report that Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have both shown an interest in Lookman's signature this summer.
However, the outlet report, the 27-year-old has made clear that he doesn't want a move to La Liga.
On the contrary, Lookman is insistent on staying in Serie A. And specifically, he wants to join Inter, and has communicated this to Atalanta.
Sport suggest that the Nerazzurri could end up closing the deal by paying a fee of around €45 million for Lookman.
Furthermore, the Spanish outlet claim that Lookman has agreed terms worth €8 million net per season with Inter, rather than lower figures reported elsewhere.
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