Atalanta reject Inter Milan bid for Lookman: Romano explains

On his YouTube channel, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano detailed Atalanta’s firm stance on Ademola Lookman amid offers from Inter Milan, Bayern, and Turkish clubs

In a video published on his YouTube channel, transfer expert Fabrizio Romano via Fcinter1908 returned to the Ademola Lookman issue:

“Atalanta rejected €45 million (£38.3m) guaranteed including bonuses in a loan with obligation from Inter Milan. 

And Atalanta gave the same response throughout the market: when Bayern came forward with a loan plus option at €28 million (£23.8m), my understanding is that Atalanta didn’t even reply.

Why Atalanta value Lookman at no less than €50m (£42.5m)

For Atalanta, letting Lookman go without a guaranteed €50 million (£42.5m) deal was out of the question. 

They held that position firmly without ever setting or writing down a fixed price for Inter Milan. Those €50 million (£42.5m) were more a figure circulated around, but never officially demanded.

At the moment, there are no signs that Fenerbahce made an offer, and nothing imminent with Galatasaray either. 

Even those close to the player don’t feel that a bid is coming. The Lookman-to-Turkey discussion is not taking off right now.”