The Digest: Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi has confirmed that Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman is eager to leave the club and that Inter Milan has indeed submitted a bid for his services. This revelation intensifies the ongoing transfer saga, highlighting the intricate dance of player ambition and club valuation in the fiercely competitive world of football transfers.
Key Points:
- Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi stated, "Lookman wants to leave since long time ago."
- Percassi confirmed that Inter Milan has submitted a proposal for the forward.
- Despite the bid, Atalanta insists on controlling the "timing and valuation" for their player.
- Lookman's desire to leave has been apparent since a fallout with then-coach Gian Piero Gasperini earlier this year.
- The 27-year-old winger had previously been linked with top clubs like Atletico Madrid, Arsenal, Manchester United, and Barcelona.
- Inter Milan's sporting director, Piero Ausili, had also publicly confirmed talks with Atalanta.
- Inter Milan has reportedly tabled a €45 million bid, but Atalanta values Lookman at a minimum of €50 million, especially as Inter is a Serie A rival.
- Lookman has contributed 52 goals and 25 assists in 118 appearances for Atalanta, notably leading them to their first European trophy.
Sources: Soccernet.ng, Fabrizio Romano
