Inter is creating a new trident, offering €40 million for Lookman, whose market value is €60 million, having scored 20 goals and provided 7 assists last season.

Following Inzaghi's exit, Inter Milan's results in the 2025 Club World Cup were inferior to those of Inzaghi's Saudi team, Al Hilal, which is quite a setback for Inter. The club must wholeheartedly back the new coach, Zenga, in creating a fresh lineup and tactical style, aiming to develop a new attacking trio.

According to the latest news from the Italian media outlet "Gazzetta dello Sport," Inter Milan has made their first offer to Atalanta for Lookman on July 17, amounting to €40 million, which is below Atalanta's asking price of €50 million. Lookman's market value is €60 million, making Atalanta's requested price reasonable. Currently, Inter and Atalanta are negotiating Lookman's transfer. The star directors, Ausilio from Inter and Damico from Atalanta, were present, and Marotta also communicated with Atalanta's president Percassi regarding Lookman's transfer. Besides Inter, Atalanta is also in talks with Atletico Madrid, as Lookman is a target for strengthening their forward line.

Inter Milan has reached a personal agreement with Lookman for a 5-year contract with an annual salary of €4 million. Lookman will be a key player under Zenga's tactics,Lookman + Lautaro + Thuramwill form the new dream trident for the Nerazzurri in the upcoming season.

Lookman joined Atalanta from Leipzig in the summer of 2022 for a transfer fee of €10.85 million. Over his three-year Serie A career, his market value skyrocketed from €10 million to €60 million, with 118 appearances across all competitions resulting in 52 goals and 25 assists, helping the team win the UEFA Europa League title in the 2023-24 season.

At 27 years old, Lookman stands 1.74 meters tall, is a right-footed player capable of playing multiple positions on the front line, and has a contract with Atalanta until 2027. Last season, he played 40 matches across all competitions, scoring 20 goals and providing 7 assists, showcasing impressive efficiency.