Inter Milan to End Pursuit of Ademola Lookman as Atalanta Refuses to Sell
Italian giants Inter Milan are poised to inform the agent of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman that they are no longer pursuing a deal to sign him from Serie A rivals Atalanta. This decision comes after months of negotiations, with multiple offers made and rejected by Atalanta, who have remained resolute in their stance against selling the 25-year-old to another Italian club.
The protracted negotiations have left Inter frustrated, and the club has now decided to walk away from the deal. According to renowned football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Inter will discuss the situation with Lookman’s agent within the next 24 hours to inform him of their decision to end their pursuit.
Romano revealed on social media platform X that negotiations between Inter and Atalanta have been “completely frozen” for the past two weeks. He also clarified that the potential signing of Lookman was never dependent on Atalanta’s move to sign Roma’s Nicola Zalewski, contrary to some reports.
Atalanta’s refusal to sell Lookman to Inter is not surprising, given the club’s policy of not strengthening their domestic rivals. The Bergamo-based side has consistently maintained that they are unwilling to sell their prized asset to another Italian club, forcing Inter to explore alternative options.
The collapse of the deal is a significant blow to Inter’s transfer plans, as they had identified Lookman as a key target to strengthen their attacking lineup. The Nigerian forward has been in impressive form for Atalanta, scoring crucial goals in the Serie A and the Champions League.
With the transfer window still open, Inter will now focus on securing alternative targets to bolster their squad. However, the failure to sign Lookman is a significant setback for the club’s ambitions, and they will need to act swiftly to find suitable replacements.
As the transfer window heats up, the future of Ademola Lookman remains uncertain. While Atalanta has maintained that they are unwilling to sell him to another Italian club, the Nigerian forward may still attract interest from top European clubs. One thing is certain, however: Inter Milan is no longer in the running to sign him.
