Transfer Updates: Lookman Injured Amid Inter Milan Interest, Osimhen Deal Gets Deadline, Others

Ademola Lookman‘s summer plans have taken a sudden hit after the Nigerian international reportedly suffered a calf injury during training on Wednesday.

Ademola Lookman, who is currently contracted to Atalanta, is now set to undergo medical tests to determine the severity of the knock, according to Italian publication, SOSFanta.

Early signs suggest the injury is not serious, but it is likely to keep him away from full training for a couple of weeks, a setback that arrives amid rising transfer speculations linking him to Inter Milan.

The 27-year-old Nigerian winger is said to have agreed personal terms with Cristian Chivu’s Nerazzurri, but Inter are yet to meet Atalanta’s asking price of €50 million. Negotiations between the two Serie A clubs are still ongoing.

Napoli Give Galatasaray Ultimatum on Osimhen

Napoli have reportedly handed Galatasaray a strict deadline of next Monday to complete Victor Osimhen’s transfer paperwork.

Football Italia reports that both sides have already found common ground on contract clauses and percentage issues. However, Napoli are no longer willing to entertain any further delays after a summer of negotiations and multiple rejected offers.

Galatasaray, who are desperate to secure Osimhen permanently after a sensational loan spell last season, are now under pressure. The Nigerian striker was the brightest in Istanbul where he scored 37 goals and provided 8 assists in just 41 games.

The Turkish giants will reportedly pay €40 million upfront, with the remaining €35 million spread in instalments due by June 2026.

Flying Eagles Prospect Kparobo Ariehi Heads to Norway on Loan

Flying Eagles forward Kparobo Ariehi has sealed a loan move to Norwegian second-tier side Mjøndalen from Lillestrøm.

Ariehi joined Lillestrøm from Nigeria’s Beyond Limits Academy earlier this year on a four-year deal but has struggled for minutes, making only two league appearances.

The temporary switch is aimed at giving the 18-year-old regular playing time and continued development.

Ariehi was a standout player for Nigeria during the 2025 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations, scoring one goal in six matches.

Ten Hag Shuts Down Antony Reunion Talks at Leverkusen

Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has poured cold water on speculation linking Bayer Leverkusen with a move for Brazilian winger Antony.

In an interview with Bild, Ten Hag admitted he still holds a close personal connection with the player, having managed him at both Ajax and Manchester United, but clarified that no transfer is on the cards at the moment.

“He has great quality. I signed him twice. He was like a son to me; he still is a son to me,” Ten Hag said. “We’re not interested in him at the moment, but we’ll see what happens in the future.”

AS Roma Closing in on Evan Ferguson, Man City Land Nypan

Meanwhile, AS Roma appear to be edging closer to completing a move for Brighton’s highly-rated striker Evan Ferguson. According to Fabrizio Romano, negotiations are now at an advanced stage with the player said to be enthusiastic about the transfer.

Elsewhere, Manchester City have made another big bet on youth, signing 18-year-old Norwegian starlet Sverre Nypan from Rosenborg for €15 million.

The attacking midfielder had drawn interest from several European giants but opted for Pep Guardiola’s side.