Atletico Madrid continue Lookman talks amid Inter links

epa11919188 Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring the 0-4 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match of Empoli FC against Atalanta BC, in Empoli, Italy, 23 February 2025. EPA-EFE/CLAUDIO GIOVANNINI

Lookman has emerged as Inter’s top transfer target in attack, but the Nerazzurri will have to beat competition from Atletico Madrid, as Fabrizio Romano reports that the Colchoneros have held talks for the Nigerian star even in recent days.

Atletico Madrid continue Lookman talks

BERGAMO, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Simon Mignolet of Club Brugge KV dives as Ademola Lookman of Atalanta shoots and misses from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Gewiss Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images) — BERGAMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 18: Simon Mignolet of Club Brugge KV dives as Ademola Lookman of Atalanta shoots and misses from the penalty spot during the UEFA Coppa Campioni 2024/25 League Knockout Play-off second leg match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge KV at Gewiss Stadium on February 18, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Scaccianoce/Getty Images)

Atletico Madrid remain interested in Atalanta star striker Lookman and have held talks with the Nigerian forward in recent days, reports Fabrizio Romano.

The La Liga giants have been busy in negotiations to sign Thiago Almada, but this hasn’t stopped them from continuing talks for the Atalanta striker.

VILLARREAL, SPAIN - APRIL 01: Diego Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico Madrid, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and Atletico Madrid at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 01, 2024 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) — VILLARREAL, SPAIN – APRIL 01: Diego Simeone, Head Coach of Atletico Madrid, looks on prior to the LaLiga EA Sports match between Villarreal CF and Atletico Madrid at Estadio de la Ceramica on April 01, 2024 in Villarreal, Spain. (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images) (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)

Football Italia already reported in previous weeks that Atalanta’s asking price for Lookman is €50m.

Lookman stats at Atalanta and Inter interest

EMPOLI, ITALY - FEBRUARY 23: Davide Zappacosta ta celebrates after scoring a goal with Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC 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: Davide Zappacosta ta celebrates after scoring a goal with Ademola Lookman of Atalanta BC 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)

Lookman has been playing for La Diva since 2022, scoring 52 goals in 118 matches across all competitions with the Bergamo-based club.

According to Corriere dello Sport on Wednesday, Lookman is Inter’s primary target up front, as coach Cristian Chivu is eager to sign a creative forward, joining Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram, Francesco Pio Esposito, and Ange-Yoan Bonny in the Nerazzurri’s attacking department for the 2025-26 season.

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