Arsenal’s Lookman talks stall as Inter’s stance on Thuram emerges | OneFootball

Inter are unwilling to sell Marcus Thuram even if they end up signing Ademola Lookman, while Arsenal haven’t had contact with the Atalanta star for a few weeks.

Inter won’t sell their star striker, Thuram, even if they sign Lookman this summer.

Why Inter want Lookman and what it means for Thuram

epa11824638 Juventus’s ‘and Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman in action during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and Juventus FC, in Bergamo, Italy, 14 January 2025. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

Sources with direct knowledge of the matter inform me that Thuram’s position at Inter is not in jeopardy and that the France international is not for sale.

Cristian Chivu’s idea would be to play Thuram and Lookman simultaneously behind Lautaro Martinez.

Corriere dello Sport first reported Inter’s interest in Lookman on Wednesday.

Arsenal haven’t called Lookman recently

EMPOLI, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC reacts after against goal during the Serie A match between Empoli and Atalanta at Stadio Carlo Castellani on February 23, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

As far as I know, there’s no promise from Atalanta to release the player for less than €50m. There have been no direct talks between Inter and Atalanta in recent times, but it’s fair to expect them in the coming hours.

In the meantime, Atletico Madrid have also held talks with Lookman in recent days, while Arsenal haven’t had contact with the player for a while.