Ademola Lookman Fuels Exit Talk as He Misses Atalanta Training for Third Day

Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman is making headlines in Italy as he intensifies efforts to force a summer transfer to Inter Milan. The Atalanta star has now missed training for three consecutive days, signaling growing tension between player and club.

According to reports from TouchlineX, Lookman submitted a transfer request over the weekend and has since left Italy entirely, missing Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday’s training sessions with Atalanta.

The 28-year-old has already agreed personal terms with Inter Milan, who are pushing for his signature ahead of the 2025/26 season.

 However, Atalanta rejected a €45 million bid from the Nerazzurri, insisting they will not sell unless their valuation is met.

Lookman’s absence is believed to be part of a protest strategy aimed at pressuring Atalanta to reconsider their stance.

The Nigerian international played a key role in Atalanta’s historic UEFA Europa League triumph, scoring a remarkable hat-trick in the final against Bayer Leverkusen. With two years left on his contract, the club is under no immediate obligation to sell, but tensions are clearly rising.

Lookman's next move could define how this transfer saga unfolds, as fans wait to see whether Atalanta will stand firm or give in to the player’s demands.