Romano: Inter Milan End Pursuit of Lookman

Inter Milan decided to walk away from negotiations for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman, according to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano.

Talks with La Dea stalled despite Inter’s verbal agreement with the Nigerian international, with Atalanta rejecting the Nerazzurri’s €45 million offer and sticking firmly to their €50m valuation. 

Reports linking Nicola Zalewski’s potential move from Inter to Atalanta as part of the deal have also proven inaccurate.

With no progress in sight, Inter are preparing to notify Lookman’s camp that the deal is off. 

The 27-year-old is expected to resume training and be available for Atalanta’s Serie A opener against Pisa this weekend.

Although Atletico Madrid have also been linked, there are no active negotiations at present. 

For now, Lookman looks set to remain in Bergamo, though a late Premier League bid could still change the picture before the transfer window closes.

Having pulled the plug on Lookman, Inter are now prioritizing midfield signings over attacking reinforcements. 

French talent Manu Koné remains a leading target, but Roma have already turned down a €45m proposal. Genoa’s Morten Frendrup is also under consideration, with the Danish midfielder continuing to impress as one of Serie A’s brightest prospects.

In defense, Inter are monitoring Udinese centre-back Oumar Solet. Meanwhile, Benjamin Pavard has drawn interest from Galatasaray, Marseille, Lille, and Barcelona, potentially opening the door for further movement in the market.