Ademola Lookman has agreed personal terms with Inter Milan, bringing the Serie A club a step closer to signing the Nigerian international in a deal worth up to €40 million.
According to transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, Inter are now expected to submit a formal offer to Atalanta, where Lookman has starred over the past three seasons.
Discussions between the player’s camp and the Nerazzurri have progressed swiftly, with both parties aligned on contract terms.
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According to Corriere dello Sport, Inter’s opening proposal will be in the region of €40 million, but Atalanta are holding out for closer to €50 million.
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The Bergamo club are in no rush to sell one of their most valuable assets, but are aware of the player’s desire to move.
Lookman is understood to be keen on the switch, having already communicated his intent to leave.
While Inter lead the race, Atlético Madrid are still in the picture. The Spanish side are monitoring developments closely, but any formal bid is contingent on outgoing transfers with one more attacking departure required before a move for Lookman can be activated.
Since arriving in Italy in 2022, Lookman has become one of Europe’s most consistent wide forwards, scoring 52 goals and providing 25 assists across 115 matches across all competitions for Atalanta.
Lookman is the reigning African best player. Photo Credit: X
His blend of pace, directness, and end product has attracted interest from multiple top clubs, but Inter’s urgency combined with their Champions League ambitions puts them in pole position.
The Nerazzurri, runners-up in the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League, are keen to finalise the deal before pre-season to integrate Lookman into Cristian Chivu’s plans as early as possible.
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If completed, the move would mark one of the marquee Nigerian transfers of the summer window.
