Crucial bonuses in Lookman deal as Leipzig clause emerges | OneFootball

Inter aim to finalise a deal to sign Ademola Lookman by the end of the month, and bonuses will be crucial, while RB Leipzig are entitled to a sell-on clause.

Inter and Atalanta will enter advanced talks for Lookman in the coming weeks, with the Milan-based club aiming to finalise an agreement with La Dea before the end of July.

Crucial bonuses in Lookman deal

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)

Inter are working to lower Atalanta’s €50m asking price, and I reiterate that a bid worth €45m plus €5m add-ons could be enough to convince La Dea.

Bonuses will be crucial in negotiations between the two Nerazzurri clubs, especially if tied to objectives that are easy to achieve, such as qualification for Europe or Lookman’s first goals or assists with Inter.

Leipzig clause for Lookman emerges

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

Atalanta are aware that they must resolve the situation as soon as possible, especially since Lookman’s former club, RB Leipzig, are entitled to receive a sum from Lookman’s sale.

epa11919188 Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring the 0-4 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match of Empoli FC against Atalanta BC, in Empoli, Italy, 23 February 2025. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI

It is set at 10% for capital gains up to €20m and 15% for amounts exceeding this threshold.