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Is 50 million euros worth? Why is Inter chasing Lukeman?

5:25am, 28 July 2025Football

Under the leadership of new coach Christian Zivo, Inter Milan is in the transfer market to find the last championship puzzle for their forward line. And their number one target is the Nigerian monster Ademora Lukeman who performed amazingly in Atlanta last season.

Just as this deal of up to 50 million euros is still in negotiations, AC Milan's legendary godfather and tactical master Arigo Saki rarely gave his own in-depth analysis on this potential signing of his mortal enemy.

Saky's praise: He is a real trolley

Saky gave a very high evaluation of Lukeman. Last season, the 27-year-old winger contributed 17 goals and 10 assists in 45 games.

"Lukeman is a real sporting motor," Saki commented. "His excellent physical fitness and amazing acceleration can perfectly utilize the space behind the opponent's defense line - this is the most needed element in Inter's rapid offensive and defensive transformation tactics." Saki's idea: creating Inter's new trident, Saki's analysis has not stopped there. He even conceived a new attack combination for Inter Milan's new coach Zivo that was enough to shock Serie A:

"If used properly, Lukeman can form a new front trident with Marcus Toulam and Lautaro Martinez."

In order to emphasize this possibility, Saki even compared this combination with the legendary AC Milan's three Dutch musketeers (Gulit, Van Basten, Rijkaard) he created himself. He believes that as long as the tactics are right and having three top attackers will not undermine the team's balance.

Saky's warning

However, the tactical master also gave a warning, which is also the golden rule in his tactical philosophy:

"Everything is possible, provided that all players are willing to sacrifice for the collective."

"If your three forwards do not participate in oppression, the entire team will be in trouble!"

Saky's subtext is very clear: Lukeman, Lautaro and Toulam all have top speed and skills, but this set of tridents can truly burst out with the power of destruction when all three of them are willing to commit to the frontcourt pressing without any effort.

The legendary godfather Sakchi has pointed out the blueprint for success and the traps that must be avoided for Inter Milan's potential deal. Lukeman is not only an excellent player, but also a touchstone to test the tactical wisdom of the new coach Ziwo.

Do you think the trident composed of Lukeman, Lautaro and Toulam have the ability to lead Inter to the Champions League championship?

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