Romano, a famous reporter, revealed in the column that Inter Milan was seeking to acquire Lukeman. He revealed that Atlanta did not completely reject the latest offer and Inter Milan would not raise the offer again. Lukeman is Inter Milan's absolute first choice. If he fails, he will consider Nkunku, but he has not contacted Gonzalez.
Latest situation about Lukeman
Inter Milan's offer is 42 million euros fixed transfer fee plus 3 million euros floating bonus. Atlanta has received the offer, and Percassi (Atlanta Chairman) did not say bluntly at the press conference, but clarified the requirements for asking price.
Inter Milan and Atlanta's position
Inter Milan club and investors have no intention of further increasing the quotation. Lukeman has informed Atlanta since yesterday that his intention is to join Inter Milan. Atlanta insists on asking for a price, Inter Milan is waiting for a final reply. It should be noted that its team of German brokers has arrived in Bergamo to promote the transaction. This matter needs to be clear progress, as Marlotta said: Inter Milan will not wait infinitely and hope it will be resolved as soon as possible.
The truth about Nicholas Gonzalez
First point: Lukeman is currently the first, second and third pick in Inter Milan's signing list. If Inter Milan successfully signs him, it will achieve its primary goal; otherwise, it will fail. But Inter Milan is already considering other alternatives. As far as I understand, Inter Milan has not negotiated Gonzalez, nor has it contacted its agent or Juventus. There is no substantial progress in Gonzalez's transfer.
Lukeman's true replacement
Nkunku, which had been discussed previously, is still favored by Inter Milan. But it should be reiterated that Lukeman is the absolute first, second and third priority. But if he cannot be signed, Nkunku is one of the names discussed by Inter Milan's management recently.
He will leave Chelsea to make room for Xavi Simmons (Inter Milan has also contacted Simmons but is not the real goal). Nkunku is only an alternative, provided Inter Milan's absolute first choice Lukeman will eventually fail to transfer.