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Atalanta are poised to sign Liverpool forward Federico Chiesa as a replacement for Ademola Lookman, who has submitted a transfer request to leave the Italian club. Lookman’s desire to move on comes after three successful years in Bergamo, where he helped Atalanta achieve notable success including winning the Europa League. The club has set a high price of around €50 million for Lookman, with Inter Milan showing keen interest and having offered €40 million so far, though the bid has been rejected. Lookman is reported to have agreed terms with Inter and is even willing to lower his wage demands to facilitate the transfer.

Meanwhile, Chiesa, who has not been included in Liverpool’s squad for their pre-season tour of East Asia, appears likely to join Atalanta once Lookman departs. Atalanta see the 27-year-old Italian winger as a suitable replacement given his performance in his debut Liverpool season, where he scored twice and provided two assists in 14 appearances. Reports indicate that Atalanta and Liverpool are negotiating with Liverpool potentially covering part of Chiesa's salary to facilitate the move.

Lookman publicly expressed his mixed emotions about leaving Atalanta in a heartfelt statement, appreciating his time at the club and highlighting his ambition to reach the World Cup after having won the European Championship. The transfer saga continues as Atalanta await a sufficiently strong offer to sanction Lookman’s exit, which would unlock their ability to sign Chiesa and reshape their attacking options for the upcoming season.




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