Report – Inter Milan Could Completely Change Transfer Strategy If Lookman Pursuit Fails | OneFootball

Inter Milan could completely change their transfer strategy this summer if they’re unable to land Ademola Lookman.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Corriere della Sera, via FCInterNews. They report that the Nerazzurri could shift their focus to signing a defender.

The status of Inter Milan’s pursuit of Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman is still up in the air.

It’s been a couple days since La Dea’s bombshell rejection of Inter’s second offer for the Nigerian. They turned down a bid of €42 million plus €3 million in add-ons.

And Inter are still mulling over whether to return with another improved bid.

And in the meantime, Lookman has publicly handed in a transfer request. He has accused Atalanta of “not keeping their promise” to sell him.

Inter Could Completely Change Transfer Strategy If Lookman Pursuit Fails

BOLOGNA, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 28: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC looks on during the Serie A match between Bologna and Atalanta at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara on September 28, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

There is still, however, no guarantee that Inter will sign Lookman.

The Nigerian is pushing for the move. But the final decision will ultimately belong to Atalanta, who could also try to sell Lookman to a different club.

There are other targets in attack for Inter. First among them, reports the Corriere della Sera, is Christopher Nkunku of Chelsea.

However, alternatively, Inter may shift gears from making a big attacking signing that would facilitate the change to a 3-4-2-1 formation.

Instead, the Corriere della Sera report, Inter could focus on a defensive signing. Giovanni Leoni would be the top target in this respect.