by The Lookman soap opera has an inter-root. Nigerian talent has broken with Atalanta and only wants the Nerazzurri, but the goddess is firm and the risk of negotiations fall. While Marotta awaits a Percassi call to understand the actual price of the player, in Viale della Liberazione, alternatives are studied: Plan B, or rather, plans B and C are already on the table.
As revealed by the Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter views take place on Christopher Nkunku, but attention is also paid to the suggestion of Federico Chiesa. The two are peak names, both with salaries from the best players.
What will inter do? Will they wait for Lookman or will they go to another star for the attack on Chivu? The market heats up and each movement can be decisive.
🇫🇷 Nkunku, plan B
The French Chelsea striker is the most concrete name of the Inter notebook. After shining in Leipzig, Nkunku has never completely convinced at Stamford Bridge, due to injuries and fierce competition.
Now, it is surplus to the requirements, and Inter can try to move with an obligation to buy, taking advantage of the depreciation: Chelsea wants to break, around 35 million.
The problem? A salary of 6.5 million net per season. An important obstacle, but negotiations are underway. If an economic agreement is reached, Nkunku can become the new Joker of Chivu.
🇮🇹 Chiesa in Nerazzurro?
Another hot name is that of Federico Chiesa. The former Juventus player, now in Liverpool, is not part of the slot plans and could say goodbye to England after only a year. According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, the Inter watching him for some time, even if his physical condition was not optimal last season.
However, with an “softened” salary by Liverpool and a price of around 13 million, it could prove to be a good deal. There is a risk, but also the possibility of finding a better motivated player ready to relaunch themselves with the national team. But beware of Napoli’s competition …
🗣️ Percassi’s words on Lookman
Atalanta CEO Luca Percassi spoke of the situation of Lookman during a press conference:
“A year ago, faced with an offer of 20 million people from PSG, the player asked us to be sold. Atalanta, as a credible club, had promised to be able to sell the player in this transfer window on the basis of two hypotheses requested by him: first, to reach a higher European club, and that in Italy, he would never wear a jersey other than Atalanta.
Today, the situation is very different, but as always, it is Atalanta who decides the time and the values of his players. “”
❌ The Wall of the Goddess and the Patience of Inter
Lookman wants inter and broke with Atalanta. But the goddess does not give up: they rejected an offer of 42 million + 3 million bonuses. The Bergamo Club feels betrayed and does not want to give in to unfavorable conditions, also taking into account the percentage of paying to Leipzig.
The ball is now at the Percassi court. How long will he wait before turning elsewhere? The answer lies in the price, which has not yet been officially communicated.
🧩 Market intrigue: Nico Gonzalez?
Another name on Inter and Atalanta orbit is that of Nico Gonzalez. Not for Nerazzurri, however, but in possible replacement of the goddess lookman.
The Argentinian of Juventus could trigger a creaky domino effect. If the goddess is convinced to bet on him, then Lookman could really get the green light. Otherwise, it will be an impasse.
This article was translated into English by artificial intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇮🇹 here.
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