- Arsenal are seriously interested in Ademola Lookman amid tensions between the player and Atalanta
- Inter offered €42M plus €3M in bonuses but haven’t met Atalanta’s €50M asking price
- Arsenal may sell Leandro Trossard to create space for more signings at the Emirates
Key Takeaways:
Arsenal have shown strong interest in Ademola Lookman as they look for ways to strengthen their attack amid strained relations between the forward and Atalanta. Inter are still not ready to meet the €50 million asking price set by the Bergamo-based club, which opens the door for other suitors.
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According to Calciomercato, the Gunners are considering submitting an official offer for the Nigerian, while at the same time planning the sale of Leandro Trossard to free up space for more new signings at the Emirates. Arsenal are searching for new offensive options to complement Viktor Gyokeres and to bring a different style to the team’s attack.
Lookman performed impressively in Serie A, scoring 20 goals and providing 7 assists in 40 matches last season. Still, the 27-year-old forward’s preference is to remain in Italy and move to Inter.
Inter have offered €42 million to their counterparts at Atalanta plus €3 million in bonuses, and have already reached an agreement with Lookman on a five-year contract with a salary of €4.5 million per year. Atalanta, however, are firmly insisting on the full transfer fee of €50 million and are unwilling to sell one of their best players to a domestic rival.