Bargain offer rejected: how much Bayern bid for Lookman | OneFootball

FC Bayern has apparently received a clear rejection in the race for Ademola Lookman from Atalanta Bergamo.

According to Sky Sport Italia, the Munich club made an offer for a loan with an option to buy – but the Serie A club strictly rejected this model.

According to transfer expert Matteo Moretto, Bayern’s proposed option to buy was set at 28 million euros. Atalanta, however, insists on a permanent sale and immediately blocked the inquiry.

Even a much higher offer from Inter Milan, which according to Sky Sport Italia amounted to 42 million euros plus a 3 million euro bonus, failed to impress in Bergamo. This makes it clear: Atalanta is determined to let Lookman go only on a permanent basis and for a very high transfer fee.

Lookman is currently training separately from the team and is waiting for clarification about his future. The 27-year-old, who shone last season with 15 goals and 5 assists in Serie A and scored 20 goals across all competitions, is considered one of the most important attacking players for the Italians.

Nevertheless, Atalanta’s behavior suggests that they are willing to let the attacker leave – but only on their own terms.

For FC Bayern, this means another hurdle in their search for reinforcements for the attack. Lookman was actually considered a possible plan B after the transfer of Nicolas Jackson from Chelsea became complicated.

Lookman himself is reportedly open to a move abroad to take the next step in his career. In addition to Bayern and Inter Milan, Galatasaray and Tottenham are also said to have shown interest. However, it remains questionable whether any of these clubs are willing to meet the Italians’ high demands.

This means the situation on the transfer market is becoming even more tense for FC Bayern. On deadline day, sporting director Max Eberl and sporting director Christoph Freund are under pressure to find a reinforcement. While Jackson remains the main target, a Lookman deal also appears to be complicated and expensive.

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