Ademola Lookman Rejects Premier League Move Despite Requesting Atalanta Departure
- Ademola Lookman and Atalanta remain at loggerheads as the attacker seeks a permanent departure
- Atalanta rejected Inter Milan’s offer, forcing the player to skip training and submit a transfer request
- A fresh twist has emerged in the saga after the player turned down the club's preferred destination for him
Ademola Lookman is unwilling to yield to Atalanta’s demands and has rejected moves proposed by the club after he submitted a transfer request.
Atalanta blocked Lookman's proposed move to Paris Saint-Germain in August, citing a low €20 million offer from the French club as the reason.
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The reigning African Footballer of the Year accepted the club's decision after reaching a gentleman agreement to let him leave at the end of the 2024/25 season.
Italian giants Inter Milan approached Atalanta with a €45 million offer, which was swiftly rejected, much to the annoyance of the attacker.
He published a statement on social media confirming he had submitted a transfer request after the club turned down what he thinks is a fair offer.
The club responded to his claims via CEO Luca Percassi, clarifying that the agreement was to transfer him to clubs outside Italy, so as not to strengthen a direct rival, and their demand was in the region of €60 million.
Lookman has skipped training since making the public statement, as he and the club consider legal action to resolve the transfer dispute between them.
His recent behaviour has infuriated the club and sparked a reaction from the fans, who are highly disappointed at how he has turned out.
Nigerian football fans backed their top player and referenced Napoli's treatment of Victor Osimhen as a reason for Lookman to stand his ground.
Lookman reject Premier League moves
According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, La Dea have been finding suitors abroad, including the Premier League, which the Super Eagles forward has rejected.
Lookman insists on sealing the move to Inter Milan, which he believes have made a decent offer of €42million plus €3million in add-ons.
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Arsenal are one of the English clubs Atalanta contacted over a potential deal. The Gunners have previously expressed interest but did not make a move.
Premier League champions Liverpool were the other English clubs linked to the former Everton and Fulham star, but discussions did not progress.
GIFN added that he is secretly training away from the club's facilities to keep fit ahead of his departure as his non-appearance in Zingonia enters day six.
The 2024 UEFA Europa League winners are considering sanctioning the player having obtained legal rights after missing three consecutive days of training.
Gasperini reacts to Atalanta and Lookman's saga
Legit.ng reported that former head coach Gian Piero Gasperini reacted to Lookman's transfer saga at Atalanta amid a transfer standoff between the two parties.
Gasperini, who had a fallout with Lookman last season, believes the current saga will taint his memory at the club and would not be remembered for the good he did.
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