Inter open talks with Chelsea outcast Nkunku after Lookman bid rejected

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Aug 2, 2025 7:57 AM ET

Inter have reportedly resumed talks with the agents of Christopher Nkunku after Atalanta rejected their latest offer for Ademola Lookman.

Inter have resumed talks with Chelsea striker Nkunku after seeing Atalanta reject their €45m offer, including add-ons for Lookman.

Lookman pushing to join Inter

La Dea have set the striker’s asking price to €50m, but while Lookman is pushing to move to San Siro, Atalanta are unwilling to lower his price tag.

Inter call Nkunku after latest Lookman offer

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Chelsea’s Nkunku is Inter’s main alternative to Lookman and according to Calciomercato.com, the Nerazzurri directors have opened preliminary talks with the striker’s entourage in recent hours.

Gazzetta confirms Nkunku is Inter’s primary option if they fail to secure a deal for Lookman, but even Chelsea are waiting for offers for the French forward, his salary at Stamford Bridge could be an obstacle for Inter, given that Nkunku earns €6.5m, while Lookman has agreed to sign a €4.5m-a-year contract with the Serie A giants.

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