Report – Atletico Madrid Could Reignite Pursuite For Atalanta Talisman After Inter Milan Bid Rejected | OneFootball

Atletico Madrid could reignite their pursuit of Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman following the rejection of a second Inter Milan offer.

This according to today’s print edition of the Corriere di Bergamo, via FCInterNews. They report that at the start of the summer, Atalanta had hoped to sell Lookman for €60 million.

Atalanta are still digging in their heels in negotiations with Inter for Ademola Lookman.

The Nerazzurri raised their bid for the 27-year-old from €40 million to €45 million with add-ons this past week.

However, La Dea rejected this second bid. They evidently still want more.

And according to the Corriere di Bergamo, at the start of the summer Atalanta had been planning to sell Lookman for in the region of €60 million.

This certainly goes some way towards explaining their reluctance to accept any bid below €50 million.

Atletico Madrid Could Reignite Lookman Pursuit As Inter Bid Rejected

BERGAMO, ITALY – JANUARY 21: Ademola Lookman of Atalanta celebrates scoring his team’s fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 League Phase MD7 match between Atalanta BC and SK Sturm Graz at Stadio di Bergamo on January 21, 2025 in Bergamo, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

And in the meantime, the Corriere di Bergamo note, Atletico Madrid are also targeting Lookman.

The Colchoneros had been one of the clubs to show a strong interest right away this summer.

Atletico’s interest had faded somewhat in the last couple weeks. This due to the fact that Lookman himself had made his preference clear. The Nigerian wants Inter.

However, the Spanish giants are also still following the situation.

And if Inter’s pursuit of Lookman really starts to stall, the Corriere di Bergamo reports, Atletico could be ready to return to the scene.