Report – Inter Milan Not Giving Up On Signing Atalanta Talisman Despite Major Setback | OneFootball

Inter Milan are reportedly not giving up on signing Ademola Lookman despite Atalanta having rejected their second bid for the Nigerian.

Today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews, report that the Nerazzurri don’t plan to raise their offer, but could hope for Lookman to force Atalanta’s hand.

Yesterday, Atalanta gave their response to Inter’s second offer for Ademola Lookman.

Having already turned down a bid of €40 million for the Nigerian, the Bergamo club also rejected Inter’s second offer of €42 million plus €3 million in add-ons.

This did not go down well with Inter, of course.

But in particular, the response from Atalanta infuriated Lookman, who removed all mention of Atalanta from his social media. Including pictures in an Atalanta kit.

Inter Not Giving Up On Ademola Lookman After Second Atalanta Rejection

DUBLIN, IRELAND – MAY 22: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC bites their winner’s medal as he celebrates victory after the UEFA Europa League 2023/24 final match between Atalanta BC and Bayer 04 Leverkusen at Dublin Arena on May 22, 2024 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Michael Regan/Getty Images)

According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter have hardly given up, however.

The response from Atalanta has baffled the Nerazzurri somewhat. It admittedly comes as a setback after the Nerazzurri had hoped to wrap up the transfer saga early in August.

However, the Gazzetta report, Inter feel that their offer is fair. And they are ready to stand their ground.

Moreover, Lookman himself will have a key role to play.

The Nigerian is absolutely adamant about leaving Atalanta, and wants the move to Inter. After his reaction on social media yesterday, he’s ready to further pressure La Dea.

Therefore, Inter are hoping that this pressure will force Atalanta into reconsidering.