Ghanaian winger plays down Lookman replacement talks, looks up to Atalanta star

Inter Milan are seriously interested in Ademola Lookman, and they are making moves to seal the deal…

2024 UEFA Europa League winners Atalanta have set their sights on Ghana winger Kamaldeen Sulemana, as a replacement for Ademola Lookman, Soccernet.ng reports.

The 23-year-old joined La Dea for €17m from Southampton on a four-year contract with the option to extend for another year included.

Lookman, on the other hand, is keen on heading to Inter Milan after rejecting Napoli. The Nerazzuri submitted a new €45m plus add-ons offer to Atalanta and are now waiting for a response. The players' willingness to leave will play a huge role in bringing the deal to fruition.

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Kamaldeen Sulemana in action for Atalanta. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

With Lookman's exit looming, La Dea view Sulemana as an ideal replacement for the Super Eagles star, and expect him to follow in the footsteps of the 27-year-old.

Sulemana wants to learn from Lookman

Sulemana has kicked off pre-season preparations with Ivan Juric's side, even drawing praise from the former Southampton coach.

“Sulemana has entered well, he is awake in accelerations and shots. He is a boy to be built, but he has a great desire to grow.

“In my opinion, he is a guy who needs to be developed. He is not a finished player,” the Croatian gaffer said.

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Ademola Lookman during the Uefa Champions League match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

However, the 19-cap Black stars attacker has come out to clear the air, claiming he has no plans of replacing Lookman at the Gewiss Stadium.

“I want to clarify that I did not come to replace Ademola Lookman,” the former Stade-Rennais winger said in quotes revealed by Inter News.

“He’s a great player from whom I want to learn a lot. I’m here to play with him and with the others, to help the team do better and better.”

Ademola Lookman celebrates after scoring 1-3 during the Uefa Champions League soccer match between Atalanta BC and Club Brugge at Gewiss Stadium in Bergamo. [Photo Credit/ Imago].

Lookman and Sulemana might not share the locker room for much longer after the Nigerian was left out of Atalanta's squad that travelled to Germany to face RB Leipzig as per Siempre Inter.

Atalanta are preparing for life without the 2024 CAF Player of the Year who might be heading to the San Siro anytime from now.