Report – Atalanta Ask For Prodigious Striker To Be Part Of Ademola Lookman Deal With Inter Milan | OneFootball

Atalanta have demanded that Inter Milan include Francesco Pio Esposito in the transfer deal for Ademola Lookman.

According to Tuttosport via FCInter1908, La Dea want the 20-year-old as a counterpart in the agreement for the Nigerian star.

Inter’s interest in Ademola Lookman is relentless, but talks with Atalanta are not progressing smoothly.

However, with Lookman’s approval secured, the Nerazzurri can realistically hope to finalize the deal.

Indeed, the 27-year-old has accepted Inter’s contract offer.

Inter Milan Asked to Include Francesco Pio Esposito in Deal for Atalanta Star Ademola Lookman

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 25: Francesco Esposito #94 of FC Internazionale Milano celebrates scoring his team’s first goal with Lautaro Martinez #10 during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between FC Internazionale Milano and CA River Plate at Lumen Field on June 25, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images)

In addition to Lookman, Atalanta are on the verge of losing another standout forward.

Mateo Retegui will soon sign for Al-Qadsiah. As such, Ivan Juric has a massive gap to fill in the final third.

Per the report, Francesco Pio Esposito fits the bill.

Despite lacking experience in Serie A, the prodigious striker is a generational talent.

Therefore, Atalanta view him as a potential long-term replacement for the Italy international.

However, Inter have no intention of letting the ex-Spezia loanee leave.