Inter Milan director Piero Ausilio has confirmed that the club has submitted an official bid to sign Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman from Serie A rivals Atalanta.
Speaking to Sky Sport Italia, Sport Mediaset, and other Italian outlets, Ausilio addressed recent transfer speculation, including reports that Atalanta turned down a €40 million offer from Inter for the Nigerian forward.
“We have a very good rapport of friendship and respect with Atalanta,” confessed Ausilio.
“I can confirm that we spoke and communicated what our expectations are to Atalanta. We really like Lookman and would like to sign him, but he is an Atalanta player, and we must try to find an agreement, we will not have infinite negotiations.”
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“Evidently, we have shown a preference for this player, we hope that the offer we made can be considered satisfactory.”
“What matters is what Atalanta want to do. He is our preferred option, but if we are not able to get Lookman, then we will work towards other targets.”
Despite Inter’s €40 million proposal, Atalanta are reportedly sticking to their €50 million valuation and are under no pressure to sell, with Lookman still under contract until June 2027.
Meanwhile, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Lookman has already reached a full agreement on personal terms with Inter. The winger’s camp is said to have held direct talks with the Nerazzurri, and the club is his top choice this summer, ahead of other interested teams.
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