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15 hours ago
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Atalanta friendly fixed for 16 August
The Juventus Men's First Team will face Atalanta in their final summer friendly on Saturday, 16 August, just eight days before the Serie A opener at home to Parma. Kick-off in Bergamo will be at 20:45 CEST. In Bergamo, the Bianconeri will do battle with the Nerazzurri for the 26th edition of the Achille and Cesare Bortolotti Trophy. The fixture continues a summer schedule that sees Juventus return to action on 2 August against Reggiana at Vinovo, followed by a clash with Borussia Dortmund in Germany on 10 August, and a family friendly against Juventus Next Gen at the Allianz Stadium on 13 August. This will not be Juventus' first appearance in the Bortolotti Trophy. The Bianconeri featured in the competition back in 1992, when the format was a three-team mini-tournament involving Atalanta and Borussia Dortmund - the same German opponents they will face again this summer.
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a day ago
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Report – Inter Milan & Atalanta Set For Fresh Round Of Talks For Nigeria Superstar Today
Inter Milan and Atalanta will meet later today to continue discussions for Ademola Lookman as the transfer gains momentum. According to Sport Mediaset via FCInterNews, the clubs will ramp up talks for the Nigerian's move to San Siro. Inter's opening bid for Ademola Lookman was narrowly off the mark. Indeed, Atalanta deemed Inter's €40 million bid insufficient as they stick to their €50m valuation. However, Ivan Juric's men are open to a dialogue, and a potential discount remains a distinct possibility. Inter Milan & Atalanta Set for Another Ademola Lookman Round of Talks Lookman's desire to join the Nerazzurri is well-documented. After all, he has already agreed personal terms with the San Siro club. Therefore, Atalanta have a little wriggle room, especially after the 27-year-old rejected Napoli's approach. Meanwhile, Inter are confident a minor financial increase will help them get the deal over the line. Despite Lookman's household status in Bergamo, Atalanta promised to let him leave for the right offer last summer. Now, the Nigerian looks to hold La Dea to their promise.
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2 days ago
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Report – Atalanta Irritated By Inter Milan & Nigeria Star As Oaktree Approve Increased Offer
Atalanta have reportedly grown frustrated with Inter Milan and Ademola Lookman over the handling of ongoing transfer talks. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInter1908, La Dea chiefs have become increasingly irritated by the parties' behavior. Despite seeing their initial €40 million bid turned down, Inter remain committed to signing Ademola Lookman. Moreover, the player is willing to go along and put pressure on Atalanta to sanction the deal. Inter Milan & Ademola Lookman Begin to Frustrate Atalanta Any loan deal is of no interest to Atalanta. Indeed, the former Europa League winners will only let their standout forward leave for €50m Furthermore, they expect the entire sum to be paid upfront without installments or performance-related bonuses. Meanwhile, Inter and Lookman continue to flirt behind their back, which has started to annoy the Bergamo leadership. As if that's not problematic enough, Napoli have recently joined the race for the Nigerian. Lookman rejected Partenopei's approach, but Inter would be naive to take Antonio Conte's side lightly.
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2 days ago
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Take It Or Leave It – Atalanta Send Inter Milan Ultimatum Over Star Forward
Atalanta have reportedly issued an ultimatum to Inter Milan over the deal formula for versatile forward Ademola Lookman. 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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2 days ago
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Atalanta Star Informs Club He Only Wants Inter Milan This Summer
Ademola Lookman has informed Atalanta that he has no intention of remaining in Bergamo next season and will only consider a transfer to Inter Milan. As reported in today's newspaper edition of Corriere dello Sport, and via the Nigeria international has made clear that he will not consider any other proposals, despite interest from Serie A champions Napoli. The Orobici are well aware that Lookman does not want to stay at the Gewiss Stadium and have already factored in a transfer fee to their budget, but are now constrained by the fact that he will only accept a switch to Inter. Any hopes of fuelling a bidding war have been squashed by Lookman's communication, but Inter must still find an agreement with Atalanta over an acceptable transfer fee. The Biscione have made a €40 million offer for the 27-year-old, but Atalanta are looking for an agreement closer to €50m, but the newspaper reports that a deal could be struck within the next fortnight. This would coincide with Lookman's return to fitness from a minor calf injury he sustained earlier in the summer.
