🧨Napoli move for Lookman: he wants Inter, Atalanta’s stance | OneFootball

The race for Ademola Lookman has officially heated up, and the summer transfer market is on fire along the Milan-Naples axis. The Atalanta striker, coming off a sensational season with 20 goals in 40 matches, has become the protagonist of a transfer derby between two giants of Italian football.

Inter seemed to have a clear path, having reached a personal agreement with the player. But Napoli, fresh off a historic Scudetto and determined to strengthen their squad, have countered with a top club offer. Meanwhile, Atalanta is watching and raising the price.

🔥 Napoli, €50 Million Blitz and Dreams of Glory

Napoli isn’t standing by: they have launched a direct €50 million offer to try to snatch Lookman from the competition. According to Il Corriere dello Sport, the salary offered exceeds Inter’s: €5 million net per season, taking advantage of the Growth Decree.

Conte, aware of last season’s attacking issues, considers him the ideal player to complete the left side with Lang. Even De Bruyne has expressed enthusiasm for the Napoli project, increasing the appeal of the reigning Italian champions.

⚫🔵 He Only Wants Inter

Inter took a clear lead in recent days, reaching an agreement with Lookman’s entourage on a five-year contract starting at €4.5 million per year, as reported by La Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Nigerian has reportedly already informed La Dea that he wants to move only to Milan and is not considering other destinations, including Napoli. However, Inter’s €40 million offer was rejected by Atalanta, who countered with €50 million. Despite the confidence expressed by Marotta and Ausilio, it will likely take an extra financial effort to close the deal.

⚖️ Atalanta Raises the Stakes: €50 Million or Nothing

Atalanta has made their stance clear: €50 million, with no creative formulas like loans or obligations to buy. After rejecting Inter’s offer and with Napoli entering the race, the Bergamo club knows they hold all the cards.

The goal is to maximize their earnings by taking advantage of the favorable market moment. Even the interest from Atletico Madrid, though not yet concrete, has helped push the price even higher.

⏳ Limited Time: Two Weeks to Close the Deal

Time is running out: Lookman is currently sidelined with a minor calf strain and will be out for about two weeks.

This period could be used by Inter and Napoli to finalize their definitive offers. Ausilio has been clear: “We won’t wait forever.” Neither Inter nor Atalanta want a transfer market soap opera. The impression is that everything will be decided by the end of July. Who will make the winning move?

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