After seeing their opening bid rejected, Inter Milan has now prepared an increased offer in their push to sign Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman from Atalanta.
The Italian giants had earlier submitted a €45 million bid for the talented winger, but Atalanta rejected the offer. The club made it clear they want at least €50 million to let go of their most prized attacker.
Despite the setback, Inter Milan are not ready to walk away. According to Italian newspaper Gazetta dello Sport, the club has returned with a better deal and are pushing hard to get Lookman to the San Siro this summer.
Sources claim that personal terms between Inter and the 27-year-old have already been settled, showing how serious the club is about this transfer.
What has added more drama to the story is Lookman’s quiet but firm decision to turn down Napoli. The current Serie A champions were also chasing the winger, but the Nigerian made it known he prefers the Inter project.
Many were surprised, given Napoli’s success last season, but Lookman has his eyes set on a new challenge with the Nerazzurri.
Some reports suggested that Lookman is drawn to Inter’s style of play and their long-term project, which he sees as a perfect fit for his pace and creativity.
The Milan club, known for attracting top talents, sees Lookman as a key part of their plans going forward. His ability to cut in from the wing, score crucial goals, and work hard off the ball has made him one of the hottest players in Serie A.
