Nigerian international Ademola Lookman has officially informed Atalanta of his desire to leave the club this summer, following a formal transfer approach from Inter Milan.
According to reports, Lookman's representatives communicated the player's decision to Atalanta on Tuesday after Inter Milan submitted a written proposal worth €42 million plus €3 million in performance-related add-ons.
However, Atalanta are standing firm on their €50 million valuation of the Super Eagles forward, effectively blocking the potential move for now. Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano confirms that Atalanta have not given the green light for negotiations to proceed.
The 26-year-old attacker has been a standout performer for Atalanta since joining the club, most notably scoring a historic hat-trick in their Europa League final victory over Bayer Leverkusen last season.
Osimhen Set for Galatasaray Medical
In related transfer news involving Nigerian players, Victor Osimhen is scheduled to arrive in Istanbul on Wednesday ahead of a medical examination with Galatasaray on Thursday.
Osimhen's arrival at the Turkish club is expected to trigger the departure of Spanish striker Álvaro Morata, who did not participate in Tuesday's training session. Reports indicate Morata is keen on joining Italian side Como and has no intention of remaining at Galatasaray once Osimhen completes his move.
The transfer saga surrounding both Nigerian internationals highlights the growing demand for Nigerian talent in European football, with clubs willing to invest significant sums to secure their services.
For Lookman, the potential move to Inter Milan would represent a significant step in his career, joining the reigning Serie A champions. However, with Atalanta holding firm on their valuation, the transfer remains in the balance as the summer window progresses.
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