Footballer Ademola Lookman Preferentially Chooses Inter Milan Over Arsenal; Chuba Akpom Joins Ipswich Town Instead
In the world of football, transfer season is always an exciting time, and this year is no exception. Two Premier League giants, Inter Milan and Arsenal, are locked in a battle for the signature of Nigerian forward Ademola Lookman.
Despite Arsenal making a substantial offer, reportedly worth €45 million, Lookman has shown a clear preference for joining Inter Milan. This preference seems to be driven by personal choice and ambition rather than financial issues.
Atalanta, Lookman’s current club, values him at around the same amount as Arsenal's offer, and although Inter has made bids, they have not yet met Atalanta’s asking price. Lookman's insistence on moving to Inter Milan overrides the opportunity to join Arsenal, indicating that his motivation is linked more to the destination club than other factors.
Inter coach Cristian Chivu has made Lookman a priority target, and Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews reports that Inter have a full agreement with Lookman. However, a potential complication has arisen, as Inter reportedly pulled out of the deal as of August 18, 2025, leaving Lookman’s preferred move uncertain.
Meanwhile, Ipswich Town, an English Championship club, have signed Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom on a season-long loan from Ajax Amsterdam. Akpom, who has had good experiences at Ajax and Lille, where he played in the UEFA Champions League, could make his Ipswich Town debut in Tuesday's League Cup fixture against Bromley.
Ipswich Town will have the option to make Akpom's move permanent for £7 million if they secure promotion to the Premier League. Akpom expressed excitement about joining Ipswich Town and believes the club's ambitions align with his playing style.
Elsewhere, Atalanta have rejected two bids from Inter and are holding out for €50 million. In a separate transfer saga, Lookman is currently in dispute with Atalanta, who have refused to sanction his transfer to Inter. The unauthorized absence of Lookman from Atalanta could result in legal action from the Percassi family, Atalanta's owners.
As the transfer window continues, the fate of both Lookman and Akpom remains uncertain. Stay tuned for updates as these stories unfold.
Ademola Lookman's preferred destination remains Inter Milan, despite Arsenal's substantial offer, due to personal choice and ambition. However, Inter's bid has not yet met Atalanta's asking price for Lookman. Ipswich Town, meanwhile, have signed Nigerian striker Chuba Akpom on a season-long loan, with an option to buy for £7 million if they secure promotion to the Premier League. Elsewhere, Atalanta have refused to sanction Lookman's transfer to Inter, which could lead to legal action from the club's owners. The futures of Lookman and Akpom remain uncertain as the transfer window progresses. The super eagles of Nigeria will be keeping a close eye on these developments, as both players are key to the Nigerian national football team. With the European leagues and the Premier League in full swing, sports fans around the world, including the Naija community, are eagerly awaiting updates on this exciting transfer season.
