Ademola Lookman, the Nigerian international and Atalanta forward, has been at the center of intense transfer speculation this summer, yet he may remain with the Serie A club for the upcoming season, according to Soccernet.ng.
At 27 years old, Lookman has expressed a strong desire to leave Atalanta, with Inter Milan being his preferred destination. Despite Inter’s persistence, having submitted three separate bids, Atalanta has consistently turned down these offers.
In response to the stalled transfer, Lookman has taken a firm stance by refusing to participate in team training sessions and skipping preseason matches, signaling his frustration with the club’s position.
Currently, Lookman is training in isolation, separated from the main squad. Reports from Soccernet.ng also indicate that Tottenham Hotspur are closely observing the situation, keeping tabs on the CAF Player of the Year’s potential availability.
Why Ademola Lookman Might Remain at Atalanta for the 2025/26 Season
Despite interest from top European clubs, including a recent approach from Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich, Atalanta remains firm on retaining Lookman. The German champions proposed a loan deal with an option to buy, but Atalanta rejected the offer outright, emphasizing their unwillingness to sell to a rival Italian club or accept anything less than €50 million.
❌ Ademola Lookman will not be transferring to FC Bayern. The deal has been called off. @kerry_hau @SkySportDE
– Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) September 1, 2025
Atalanta’s management is determined not to weaken their squad by allowing Lookman to leave on a temporary basis, especially not for a fee below their valuation. With no other clubs presenting competitive offers, it seems increasingly likely that Lookman will spend at least another season at the Gewiss Stadium.
Lookman’s current contract with Atalanta runs until the summer of 2027, which means the club holds significant leverage in any future negotiations. Unless a club meets Atalanta’s valuation or Lookman reconsiders his stance, the forward’s stay in Bergamo looks set to continue.
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