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The final days of July will be decisive in the Ademola Lookman deal, but Inter have yet to send an improved offer to Atalanta.

Inter are yet to make an improved offer to Atalanta for Nigerian star Lookman, sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me.

Inter set Lookman deadline

epa12094973 Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman (L) celebrates scoring the 1-0 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and AS Roma, in Bergamo, Italy, 12 May 2025. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

The key days in club-to-club negotiations are from Monday, July 28, to Wednesday, July 30.

There have been reports of an improved Inter offer worth €45m including add-ons, but my sources haven’t confirmed this.

Likewise, there were no direct club-to-club contacts, but only informal talks between intermediaries on Saturday.

Atalanta stand firm on Lookman price tag

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 aware that Atalanta’s asking price is still €50m, which means an offer of €45m plus €5m add-ons should be enough to finalise the deal.

This is why the Nerazzurri’s idea is to get straight to the point in the coming days, also because Lookman has given priority to move to San Siro and hopes for a breakthrough soon.