Inter Milan have officially submitted a €40 million bid for Nigerian winger Ademola Lookman, but Atalanta have swiftly turned it down, standing firm on their €50 million valuation. The Nerazzurri are keen to bolster their attack ahead of the 2025/26 season, but Atalanta remain unwilling to negotiate with Serie A rivals at a discount.
Lookman, who scored 14 goals and assisted 9 in all competitions last season, is reportedly eager to leave Bergamo this summer. His representatives are pushing for a move, with Inter seen as his preferred destination. However, unless Inter return with an improved offer, the deal may collapse before it begins.
Meanwhile, Victor Osimhen’s big-money transfer from Napoli to Galatasaray has entered its final stage. Transfer insider Fabrizio Romano confirmed that the Turkish champions have agreed to pay €40 million upfront, with another €35 million to follow by June 2026. It’s a staggering deal that values the Nigerian forward at €75 million in total.
Napoli have inserted a two-year anti-Serie A clause in the deal, preventing Galatasaray from selling Osimhen to any Italian club within that window. This move is seen as a strategic safeguard to avoid strengthening domestic competitors should Galatasaray flip the player in the short term.
The last hurdle to clear is securing financial guarantees and agreeing on a sell-on clause. Once resolved, the official announcement is expected before the end of next week. Osimhen scored 37 goals and registered 8 assists during his loan spell in Istanbul, making him Galatasaray’s top target for the new campaign.
This summer has been a whirlwind for Nigerian stars in Europe, with multiple top-flight clubs vying for their signatures. As both Lookman and Osimhen edge toward major career moves, the spotlight remains firmly on the Super Eagles’ elite exports lighting up the transfer market.
All eyes now shift to whether Inter will increase their bid for Lookman — or risk losing him to foreign suitors ready to match Atalanta’s price tag.
