Report Lookman rejects Napoli offer and waits for Inter

EMPOLI, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC reacts after against goal during the Serie A match between Empoli and Atalanta at Stadio Carlo Castellani on February 23, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

EMPOLI, ITALY – FEBRUARY 23: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC reacts after against goal during the Serie A match between Empoli and Atalanta at Stadio Carlo Castellani on February 23, 2025 in Empoli, Italy. (Photo by Gabriele Maltinti/Getty Images)

Napoli have resumed their interest in Ademola Lookman, sending a contract offer to the Nigerian forward, but according to Gazzetta, the Atalanta star only wants to join Inter.

Gazzetta and Corriere dello Sport report that Napoli have joined Inter in the race to sign Lookman.

Napoli are long-time Lookman admirers

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the Serie A match between Parma and Atalanta at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 23, 2024 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)
Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC celebrates after scoring his team third goal during the Serie A match between Parma and Atalanta at Stadio Ennio Tardini on November 23, 2024 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

Football Italia already reported the Partenopei’s interest in the Nigeria international in June.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Napoli have offered Lookman €5m per season, surpassing the Nerazzurri’s proposal, which, according to Gazzetta, is €4.5m per season.

Gazzetta: Lookman snubs Napoli for Inter

epa11761239 Atalanta's Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring the 2-1 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan, in Bergamo, Italy, 06 December 2024. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA
epa11761239 Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring the 2-1 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Atalanta BC and AC Milan, in Bergamo, Italy, 06 December 2024. EPA-EFE/MICHELE MARAVIGLIA

Lookman, however, seems unwilling to sign for either Napoli or Atletico Madrid, and according to The Pink Paper, he has reiterated that he only wants to join Inter this summer.

Lookman has already shaken hands with Inter over a €4.5m-a-year deal until 2030, with his wages rising to €5m during his stay at San Siro.

Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates after scoring the his teams second goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images)
Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates after scoring the his teams second goal during the Serie A match between Atalanta and AC Milan at Gewiss Stadium on December 06, 2024 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Cottini/Getty Images)

Inter remain in talks with Atalanta to lower their €50m asking price and, as reported by our transfer expert Alfredo Pedullà, bonuses will be crucial in negotiations between the two clubs.

Napoli, on the other hand, have signed Noa Lang and Lorenzo Lucca and are planning to sign one more winger this summer.

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