Exclusive: Inter set deadline for Lookman deal but no new offer yet

The final days of July will be decisive in the Ademola Lookman deal, but Inter have yet to send an improved offer to Atalanta.

Inter are yet to make an improved offer to Atalanta for Nigerian star Lookman, sources with direct knowledge of the matter tell me.

Inter set Lookman deadline

The key days in club-to-club negotiations are from Monday, July 28, to Wednesday, July 30.

There have been reports of an improved Inter offer worth €45m including add-ons, but my sources haven’t confirmed this.

Likewise, there were no direct club-to-club contacts, but only informal talks between intermediaries on Saturday.

Atalanta stand firm on Lookman price tag

Inter are aware that Atalanta’s asking price is still €50m, which means an offer of €45m plus €5m add-ons should be enough to finalise the deal.

This is why the Nerazzurri’s idea is to get straight to the point in the coming days, also because Lookman has given priority to move to San Siro and hopes for a breakthrough soon.