As the ongoing transfer window heats up, one of the most intriguing sagas unfolding in Italy and Spain revolves around Ademola Lookman. The Nigerian winger is a top target for both Inter Milan and Atletico Madrid, with both clubs reportedly preparing offers. Meanwhile, Arsenal have also shown their interest in snatching the Super Eagle. However, Atalanta have no intention of letting one of its standout performers go for anything less than €50 million.Lookman has made it clear he wants to leave Bergamo, and at this stage, Inter appear to be in a stronger position to secure his signature. The Nerazzurri have prepared a €40 million bid, confident they can persuade Atalanta to negotiate more favourable terms for the former Fulham player.Earthquake in Bergamo: Lookman leaves Atalanta but stays in Italy?!Atletico Madrid, on the other hand, face a more complicated task. The club must first offload players to raise funds for a potential move. Reports suggest that one of their attacking players – possibly Samuel Lino, who has attracted concrete interest from Nottingham Forest – is up for sale to facilitate the deal.Adding a layer of intrigue, both clubs have identified the same fallback option should they fail to land Lookman: Nico Gonzalez. The Argentine winger failed to impress at Juventus, and the Bianconeri are eager to move him on. Los Colchoneros see him as a strong fit for Diego Simeone’s system, just as Inter view him as a potential asset to pair with Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.African star in negotiations with ArsenalDespite Lookman’s desire to leave – likely driven by a sense of stagnation – convincing La Dea board won’t be easy. The 28-year-old delivered a sensational performance in the Europa League final against Bayer Leverkusen, scoring a hat-trick and securing Atalanta’s first European trophy. With 39 goals in 93 appearances for the club, he has emerged as one of the most lethal wingers in Serie A. This transfer window may be the perfect moment for him to take the next step in his career.Both Inter and Atletico need fresh energy to shake up their squads. Inter came painfully close to a trophy-laden season but ultimately ended empty-handed. Atletico, meanwhile, were locked in a tight race with Barcelona and Real Madrid for much of the season but were undone by too many slip-ups in supposedly easier fixtures.Jay-Jay makes a serious stance regarding the Gasperini vs Lookman caseLookman would add a new dimension to either attack with his explosive pace, one-on-one ability, and direct style of play. The only issue? Keep him away from penalty duties. Atalanta manager Gian Piero Gasperini once said he had “never seen a worse penalty taker.”Inter are also keeping tabs on alternatives such as Lois Openda, Jadon Sancho, and Christopher Nkunku, while Atletico continue to explore names like Darwin Nunez. Still, both giants have set their sights firmly on Lookman.##NAJAVA_MECA_9019145##
