Inter push to sign Lookman: decisive league talks with Atalanta | OneFootball

The negotiations between Inter and Atalanta for Ademola Lookman are entering a potentially decisive week. After weeks of contacts, gradual offers, and more or less veiled statements, the deal could finally be unlocked in the coming days, during the Serie A League assembly, where a direct meeting between Giuseppe Marotta and Atalanta's president Luca Percassi is scheduled.

Inter, final talks for Lookman: decisive meeting in the League with Percassi. Atalanta stands firm, but the Nerazzurri want to close the deal

Inter is ready to make a final offer, getting closer to the 50 million euro request initially made by the Bergamo club. However, the Nerazzurri executives do not intend to reach that figure, considered excessive, and are trying to build a structured proposal with easily achievable bonuses and possible technical counterparts.

Lookman has already made his choice On the player's side, the intention is now clear: Lookman wants Inter. The Nigerian offensive winger has reiterated his desire to change teams in this summer session, also leveraging a supposed promise received from Atalanta's management in the summer of 2024, according to which a transfer would be favored in case of a suitable offer.

But despite the player's pressure, the Dea is not offering discounts. Atalanta remains firm on its position: no sale below the set threshold. The club knows it has a decisive player on its hands—coming off a standout season, especially in Europe—and intends to maximize the potential exit.

Inter wants to close: crucial week The feeling in the environment is that this last week of July represents a real crossroads for the negotiation. Marotta aims to conclude the matter before the official start of the new season and the final stages of preparation.

The goal is to deliver Lookman to Simone Inzaghi as soon as possible, to gradually integrate him into the Nerazzurri's playing system. Further delays could push Inter to consider alternative options, although the Atalanta winger remains the absolute first choice for technical characteristics and adaptability to the system.

Market consequences: Chiesa in Atalanta's sights In case of a successful deal, Atalanta has already identified the replacement: Federico Chiesa, an offensive winger currently at Liverpool and also targeted by Napoli. A potential sale of Lookman would free up the necessary resources for the assault on the 1997-born player, with contacts already initiated weeks ago.

Lookman's future is being decided now: Inter is ready to take the final step, but the Dea will not offer discounts. The meeting in the League between Marotta and Percassi will be decisive to close—or definitively close—the issue.

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