Lookman Deal is 100% Agreed, So Why is Inter Now Eyeing Nkunku?

In a surprising turn of events just weeks before the transfer deadline, Italian giants Inter Milan have reportedly expressed strong interest in signing French forward Christopher Nkunku. The news, broken by Sky Sport Germany, has added a new layer of intrigue to the summer transfer window.

This development comes even as Inter’s primary transfer target remains Atalanta’s Nigerian winger, Ademola Lookman. According to the report, a “total verbal agreement” is 100% in place for a long-term contract between Inter and Lookman. The player himself is said to be very keen on the move to the San Siro. However, the deal is not yet in its final stages, with final paperwork and formalities still pending.

Inter’s sudden interest in Nkunku is being interpreted as a strategic move, potentially a high-profile “Plan B” to ensure they land a top-tier attacker should the Lookman deal face any unforeseen complications.

The race for Nkunku’s signature is now heating up considerably. Inter joins a list of powerful admirers that includes German powerhouses Bayern Munich and his former club, RB Leipzig. With multiple top clubs in contention, Christopher Nkunku is rapidly becoming the most-watched player as Deadline Day approaches. All eyes will be on his next move in what is shaping up to be a thrilling conclusion to the transfer market.