Ademola Lookman pushes for Inter Milan move despite Atalanta resistance

The Nigerian forward is determined to join Inter Milan and is even ready to lower his salary to speed up the deal

Ademola Lookman wants Inter Milan. He wants it strongly, and for this reason, he is trying to unlock the transfer to the Nerazzurri on his own. This is reported by Corriere della Sera via Fcinter1908.

Atalanta is waiting for a renewed offer from Inter Milan, who must close the 10 million euros (£8.4m) gap between their current bid of 40 million euros (£33.5m) and the Bergamaschi’s 50 million euros (£41.9m) asking price. 

Atalanta remain firm, unwilling to grant any discounts.

This move could trigger a domino effect regarding incoming strikers. Before reinvesting the large potential fee, Atalanta wants clarity on the Nigerian’s future. Lookman is also reportedly willing to give up part of his future salary (4,5 million euros [£3.8m] per year for five years) to help Inter Milan reach the 50 million euros (£41.9m) valuation more quickly.

Atalanta’s alternatives

One of Atalanta’s first serious targets could be Chiesa, the forward set to leave Liverpool. 

This idea is gaining traction as the former Fiorentina man may arrive on loan, willing to reduce his high wages just to play regularly again — with the 2026 World Cup in mind.

Like Lookman, Chiesa is of the same age, and for him, Atalanta could be a last opportunity. 

In recent days, the former Juventus winger was left out of Liverpool’s Asia tour, where Slot’s team will also face Milan.

Krstovic, a striker born in two thousand from Lecce, remains a top candidate as a replacement for Retegui. 

Meanwhile, Atalanta’s management continues to explore new options daily: from Brian Brobbey, a 2002 Ajax striker valued at 20 million euros (£16.8m), to Tolu Arokodare, a Nigerian forward from Genk, who — after forty goals in one hundred and eight appearances — is valued at 25 million euros (£20.9m).