Ademola Lookman, the talented Nigerian winger currently playing for Atalanta, is reportedly linked with a move to Arsenal after his anticipated transfer to Inter Milan hit a roadblock. Lookman, who has been eager to leave Atalanta this summer, had his hopes of joining the Serie A champions stalled amid disagreements over the transfer fee.
Inter Milan’s offers, rumored to be around €45 million including bonuses, were rejected by Atalanta, which remains reluctant to sell one of their key attacking players to a direct Serie A rival. This impasse has left Lookman in limbo, prompting interest from other clubs, including Arsenal.
The Gunners are said to be monitoring the situation closely and are weighing a potential approach to secure the Nigerian international. Arsenal are reportedly willing to negotiate, although Lookman himself appears to prefer continuing his career in Italy rather than returning to the Premier League—where he previously played for clubs like Fulham, Everton, and Leicester City but without much breakthrough success.
Lookman has been in fine form with Atalanta, scoring 20 goals and providing six assists across competitions last season, playing a pivotal role in helping the club qualify for the Champions League. His versatility to play both as a winger and in more advanced attacking roles has attracted Arsenal’s attention, especially as manager Mikel Arteta looks to strengthen the squad’s offensive options.
With his transfer situation uncertain and deadlines approaching, Lookman’s next move will be closely watched. Should Arsenal succeed in securing his services, he could add significant pace and creativity to their front line, complementing existing attacking talents.
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