Overview

• Ademola Lookman handed in a formal transfer request on August 3, accusing Atalanta of blocking his preferred exit after months of stalled talks.
• Atalanta’s reported €12m interest in Federico Chiesa is contingent on selling Lookman, with multiple sources saying a €45m offer for the winger was rejected.
• Sportitalia reports Atalanta would cover Chiesa’s €12m transfer fee while Liverpool has agreed to contribute 50% of his salary.
• Chiesa, whose debut season at Anfield yielded just 14 appearances, two goals and 466 minutes, was ruled out of Liverpool’s Asia tour by a minor fitness issue.
• With the summer window closing in four weeks, Chiesa has signalled openness to a return to Serie A as Atalanta seeks to finalise its squad plans.