Inter Milan icon Giuseppe Bergomi has weighed in on how Ademola Lookman would slot into the Nerazzurri lineup, as the club continues to pursue the Nigerian winger in a deal with Atalanta, Bold Sports reports.
Speaking to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Bergomi praised Lookman’s attacking quality and goal-scoring record but emphasized that integrating him into Inter’s starting XI would require tactical rethinking—especially in midfield. “Thuram on the right, Lautaro up front, and Lookman on the left — you can find a team in that,” Bergomi said. “I don’t dispute Lookman’s value. He’s scored more than 50 goals in three years and is one of the best strikers in Serie A. But finding the balance is crucial.”
The former Italy and Inter defender suggested that for a front three of Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martínez, and Lookman to function effectively, head coach Christian Chivu would need to modify his midfield structure.
“Nobody doubts it would be high quality. But if you play those three, you’d have to change the setup in midfield,” Bergomi continued.
To maintain balance, Bergomi recommended Inter target a dynamic, ball-winning midfielder — name-dropping Morten Frendrup of Genoa as the ideal fit.
“Frendrup would be perfect. He runs, covers, recovers — exactly what you need behind a front three like that. In Genoa, he’s covered the entire pitch in a two-man midfield for two seasons straight,” he said, adding that players like Manu Koné (Roma) or Khéphren Thuram (Juventus) offer a similar physical profile.
Inter’s pursuit of Lookman remains active. The club recently submitted a €45 million offer, which was rejected by Atalanta, who continue to hold out for €50 million.Personal terms between Inter and Lookman have reportedly already been agreed, with the Super Eagles star eager to make the move to San Siro. However, with Inter president Giuseppe Marotta previously setting a July 31 deadline to finalise the deal, the next few days could prove decisive. read more
