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Ademola Lookman during warm up before the Serie A match beetween Ac Milan and Atalanta Copyright: ImagoxxMarcoxCanonierox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
Spanish giants Atletico Madrid were reported admirers of Ademola Lookman earlier in the summer before Inter Milan made concrete moves to sign the Super Eagles attacker<\/em><\/p>\n Ademola Lookman<\/a>\u2019s immediate future remains unresolved after Atl\u00e9tico Madrid reportedly ruled out a move for the Nigerian forward, Soccernet.ng reports<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The 27-year-old Atalanta<\/a> star was strongly linked with Inter Milan earlier this month, with both clubs exploring a deal that at one stage involved Nicola Zalewski moving in the opposite direction.<\/p>\n However, negotiations collapsed after Atalanta rejected Inter\u2019s \u20ac45m bid<\/a>, insisting they would only sell if their \u20ac50m valuation was met. With the Nerazzurri unwilling to increase their offer, the transfer fell through.<\/a><\/p>\n Following the breakdown, Lookman\u2019s representatives sounded out other potential suitors, including Arsenal, Tottenham, Aston Villa, and Atl\u00e9tico Madrid.<\/p>\n But according to Matte Moretto via Objectivo Atleti<\/a>, Atl\u00e9tico have decided against pursuing the player, citing concerns over the investment required.<\/p>\n Get Our Sports News First \u2013 Join Our WhatsApp Channel Now!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Despite commiting Leandro Trossard to a new contract, Arsenal could retain their interest in Lookman following the injury to key man Kai Havertz.<\/p>\n Lookman has returned to Atalanta\u2019s Zingonia training base<\/a> this week after a self-imposed two-week absence.<\/p>\n His decision to report back earlier than expected surprised club officials, who have chosen not to comment publicly on the matter.<\/p>\n The winger, who had declared he no longer wished to play for Atalanta in the wake of the Inter saga, is currently training away from the first-team group. Italian reports suggest he will continue on an individual programme until at least early September while disciplinary issues are addressed<\/a>.<\/p>\n Atalanta manager Ivan Juric faces a delicate balancing act over the coming weeks.<\/p>\n Lookman was one of the club\u2019s standout performers last season, scoring 20 goals across all competitions and playing a central role in their push for Champions League football. His firepower would be difficult to replace if he were to leave before the transfer window shuts.<\/p>\n Despite the tensions, Atalanta have not closed the door on his reintegration.<\/p>\n The Super Eagles forward remains in limbo, though, training on his own while his representatives continue to explore options.<\/p>\n With less than two weeks left before the window closes, the possibility of a late exit still lingers, but as things stand, Lookman is set to remain an Atalanta player.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n![\"Soccer](\"https:\/\/soccernet.ng\/thumbor\/nf0ICEc4SSq3dZDkMimNtzGXMzY=\/750x500\/smart\/https%3A%2F%2Fsoccernet.ng%2Fapp%2Fuploads%2F2024%2F12%2Fimago1056220313.jpg\")
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