Report: Ademola Lookman says NO to Arteta & Arsenal, awaits Inter Milan
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Ademola Lookman plays during the Serie A match between Atalanta and Parma at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo, Italy, on May 25, 2025. || Image credit: Imago

Report: Ademola Lookman says NO to Arteta & Arsenal, awaits Inter Milan

Hassan Abdulsalam 16:57 - 10.08.2025

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.

Ademola Lookman
Ademola Lookman of Nigeria and Atalanta.

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.

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.

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.