Overview

• Ademola Lookman formally submitted a transfer request after reaching personal terms with Inter Milan and removing Atalanta content from his social channels.
• In a lengthy Instagram statement, Lookman accused Atalanta of broken promises and poor treatment as he pressed for a summer exit.
• Inter Milan’s two offers of €42m plus €3m in bonuses each were rejected as Atalanta hold firm on their €50m valuation and refuse to sell to a domestic rival.
• Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi reiterated that Lookman can only depart for a top European club outside Serie A, in line with conditions he agreed.
• Ultras group ‘Forever Atalanta until the end’ erected an anti-player banner at the training ground and Lookman was absent from pre-season sessions, further intensifying tensions.