Lukeman failed to "force the palace" and Atlanta only sells people according to its own script

With only two weeks left before the start of the 2025/26 season, the tug-of-war between Atlanta and Inter Milan over Nigerian striker Lukeman is getting stronger and stronger.

The player has negotiated a five-year contract with Inter Milan (annual salary of 4.5 million euros), but the club level has not been loose. Inter Milan's two offers - 40 million euros "rental first and then buy" and 42 million + 3 million floating - were rejected by Atlanta in seconds. Lukeman then publicly submitted his transfer application and stopped training for three consecutive days, and the club prepared to impose a fine.

Atlanta Chairman Percassi responded strongly: He did verbally promised a year ago that he could "go to the top European giants", but there are two prerequisites - he cannot be a Serie A opponent, and the transfer fee is decided by Atlanta. Inter Milan wants to put pressure on public opinion and players? No talk. Atlanta's internal bottom line is 50 million euros fixed + bonus, and it will never take the initiative to reduce the price.

At present, Inter Milan is the only buyer still in negotiations; Arsenal, Atletico Madrid and Naples are all just staying at the "strike". Saudi Arabia threw an olive branch, but the players directly rejected it. Atlanta holds a contract that expires in 2027, plus a one-year renewal right, so there is no rush to sell people. If you want to take Lukeman away, you can only follow the price of Atlanta and the rhythm of Atlanta.