Super Eagles winger Ademola Lookman has reportedly informed Atalanta that he will no longer feature for the Serie A club, effectively putting himself on strike.
The development comes as Inter Milan prepare to submit a third bid for the 26-year-old, after two previous offers were rejected. Reports suggest the Nerazzurri are now ready to meet Atalanta’s valuation or come close to it.
Nigerian sports journalist Onyebuchi Onokala, popularly known as Buchi Laba, confirmed the situation in a post on X:
“100% Confirmed: Inter Milan will make another offer for Ademola Lookman. This 3rd offer will be close to what Atalanta wants. Lookman has made it very clear to Atalanta he won’t play for the club anymore. He wants Inter but Atalanta wants to sell him to clubs outside Italy.”
Lookman, who played a pivotal role in Atalanta’s Europa League triumph last season, is reportedly keen on joining Inter Milan despite interest from clubs abroad.