Report – Atalanta See Ex Southampton Star As Natural Successor To Inter Milan Target | OneFootball

Atalanta reportedly see Kamaldeen Sulemana as the readymade replacement for Inter Milan target Ademola Lookman.

This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan have made Atalanta’s Ademola Lookman their priority target.

The Nerazzurri made an offer of €40 million for the Nigerian earlier this month. However, Atalanta rejected this initial bid – giving Inter a counteroffer of €50 million.

However, that has not deterred Inter. Far from it – they are aiming to return with another offer very soon.

Atalanta See Sulemana As Successor To Inter Target Lookman

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)

Inter Milan are reportedly hoping to wrap things up quickly to sign Lookman.

Reportedly, the Nerazzurri will make an improved offer tomorrow. And they want to make it official in the next few days.

Meanwhile, the question of Atalanta finding a successor to Lookman could be crucial.

Clearly, La Dea would be more open to selling the Nigerian if they have a replacement in mind.

And according to the Gazzetta, Atalanta feel that the replacement for Lookman is already in their ranks.

The Bergamo club signed forward Kamaldeen Sulemana from Southampton already this summer. And the 23-year-old Ghanian international is a player they’re backing to replace Lookman.