Ademola Lookman rejects Arsenal
Super Eagles forward Ademola Lookman has reportedly turned down the prospect of joining Arsenal, making it clear that his preferred destination is Inter Milan.
According to Corriere di Bergamo, via FCInterNews, Lookman is waiting for Inter to table an improved offer, potentially up to €50 million, after their previous two bids were rejected by Atalanta.
The 27-year-old has been pushing for an exit this summer, publicly accusing Atalanta of breaking a “promise” to let him leave. His stance has escalated further after failing to report for training in recent days.
23:23 - 09.08.2025
Atalanta eye Iwobi's teammate and Eagles star as Lookman's replacement
Atalanta are actively working on a future without Ademola Lookman, despite blocking his move to Inter.
Lookman already has an agreement on personal terms with Inter, and despite growing interest from other European giants, including Arsenal, he is unwilling to consider any move outside of the Nerazzurri.
Arsenal had been exploring the possibility of taking advantage of Lookman’s unsettled status, but the player has shown no interest in a switch to North London.
22:54 - 09.08.2025
Report: Atalanta prepare to punish Lookman amidst transfer standoff
Ademola Lookman's time at Atalanta looks to be coming to an ugly end, with the club set to punish the Super Eagles star
Inter remain his only focus, and the Nigerian is now waiting for the Serie A club to raise their bid and convince Atalanta to sanction the deal.
Lookman was instrumental in Atalanta’s historic UEFA Europa League triumph last season, famously scoring a hat-trick in the 3-0 final win over Bayer Leverkusen in Dublin.
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