Lookman’s fitness problems and ligament injuries from transfers cast doubt on his future

Nigerian attacker Ademola Lookman is now training by himself in England as part of his solitary preseason preparations. Whether he stays at Atalanta or joins another team, the 26-year-old is far from fully recovered and will have a difficult time being ready for the first games of the new season.

Transfer negotiations have halted, which has made his situation more difficult. After expressing a lot of interest in Lookman earlier in the summer, Inter Milan is now hesitant to make any more offers. The player’s immediate future is in doubt as a result of the tense standoff that has developed between the Nerazzurri and Atalanta.

Lookman, who had a fantastic season with Atalanta the previous season, is eager to get back to his best, but it is unlikely that he will have an early-season impact given his current physical condition. As the league season draws to a close, his recuperation and the transfer talks will be critical factors in deciding where and how he starts the 2025–2026 season.