Report – Shock Inter Milan Move For Atalanta Star Doesn’t Mean France International Will Leave | OneFootball

Inter Milan moving for Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman does not mean that striker Marcus Thuram will leave this summer.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

In the last couple of days, reports have emerged that Inter Milan are pushing to sign Ademola Lookman.

The Nerazzurri have reportedly already made their opening offer to Atalanta.

Inter are willing to invest big to sign Lookman. The Corriere report that they’ve bid €40 million, whilst Atalanta wants €50 million.

Therefore, that raises a couple big questions.

Firstly, of where Inter will get the cash from. They’ve already made a few notable signings this summer without first making sales.

Therefore, Inter might well have to start bringing in cash the other way if they’re to make a big move like signing Lookman.

Then, there is also the question of the tactical fit of the squad. Inter would have quite a few strikers vying for starting spots next season, even if they switch to a 3-4-2-1 shape under Cristian Chivu.

Report – Inter Move For Ademola Lookman Doesn’t Mean Marcus Thuram Leaves

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – JUNE 30: Marcus Thuram #9 of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 round of 16 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Fluminense FC at Bank of America Stadium on June 30, 2025 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

There would seem to be one particularly logical candidate to leave to make room for Lookman.

A few signs point to Marcus Thuram. The Frenchman could certainly fetch a large fee if he is for sale, and all of that would be pure capital gain for Inter after they signed him on a free transfer.

Therefore, the rumour mill has started up that Thuram may make way.

However, reports the Corriere, Inter have no intention of getting rid of the former Borussia Monchengladbach striker.

Inter’s intention is to both keep Thuram and sign Lookman for an attack with more depth than ever.