Atalanta Rejects Bayern Loan Bid for Lookman Amid Spurs, Galatasaray Interest

Bayern Munich has submitted a late loan bid for Atalanta forward Ademola Lookman as they seek to bolster their attacking options after a last-minute collapse in their pursuit of Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson. However, Atalanta has firmly rejected Bayern's loan proposal, insisting on a permanent transfer and valuing Lookman at around €50 million, well above Bayern's offer which includes a €28 million buy option. Lookman, who desires to leave Atalanta and has submitted a transfer request, has attracted interest not only from Bayern but also from Premier League club Tottenham Hotspur and Turkish side Galatasaray. Inter Milan's €45 million bid was also rejected, as Atalanta prefers to sell Lookman outside Italy. Bayern's pursuit followed earlier failed attempts to sign Werder Bremen's Nick Woltemade, who chose to join Newcastle United instead. With the transfer window closing soon, Lookman's future remains uncertain amid strong competition and Atalanta's firm stance on a permanent sale.