Atalanta President Delivers Huge Transfer Update On Inter Milan Top Target: 'He Wants To Leave'

Percassi has driven a hard bargain, but his efforts could be in vain.

Indeed, Lookman looks determined to force his transfer to San Siro.

Furthermore, he has turned down Atalanta’s desperate attempt to tie him down to a new deal.

They were even ready to outmatch Inter’s contract offer to change his mind but to no avail.

“Ademola has been expressing his desire to leave for some time now,” Percassi said. “I’m not revealing any secret.

“In all our planning, he was the player expected to depart, as selling one player per year is part of our philosophy.

“However, the transfer market brings unexpected situations, and you all know what happened with Retegui.

“As for Ademola, despite plenty of interest, there had been nothing concrete – until yesterday, when Inter’s offer arrived.

“They’re a club we have an excellent relationship with. I saw Marotta at the league meeting – we have a great rapport – and in the coming days, we will calmly assess the offer.

“But Atalanta alone decides the timing and terms of any sale.

“Retegui wasn’t part of our initial plans to let go, as he only joined recently. As I said, the offer for Lookman only came in yesterday.”