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Federico Chiesa continues to be linked with a Liverpool exit(Image: Catherine Ivill - AMA/Getty Images)

Federico Chiesa continues to be linked with a return to Italy before the summer window closes.

Ultimately, negotiations have become protracted on that front with Gazzetta dello Sport amongst multiple sources to report a €45m (£39.2m) offer had been rejected.

Now Lookman has come out with a bombshell statement accusing his club of blocking a move, for which he has now made a formal transfer request.

On X he wrote: "Over the past three years at Atalanta, I've given absolutely everything.

I've always worn the shirt with pride and tried to represent this club and the city of Bergamo with heart, passion and dedication.

"I came here with the hope of helping this special club grow and together, we've created memories that will stay with me forever.

However, myself and the ownership of the club have been in agreement that now is the right time and the club were clear with me that if a fair offer came in they would allow me to move.

"Despite now receiving an offer in alignment to what I believe had been discussed sadly the club are blocking the opportunity for reasons I do not understand.

"As a result and after many months of broken promises and what I feel has been poor treatment towards me as both a human being and as a professional footballer, sadly I feel I have no choice but to speak out for what I believe is right and feel that enough is enough.

The support you have always given me has been incredible and the bond we have created together is special.

"I hope to work together with the club to find an amicable solution for all parties as soon as possible.

We’ll find the best solution for everyone.

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"I work every day with a Liverpool programme to be in top shape for the tests on July 8.

"While out of the squad (at Juventus), I was able to train in great condition, but I missed playing friendlies.