The transfer saga of Hakan Çalhanoglu is heating up. Çalhanoglu wants to join Galatasaray, and the Turkish club is eager to sign him. However, there’s a major hurdle: Inter. According to Turkish journalist Yagız Sabuncuoglu, Galatasaray has already started talks with Inter, but the Italian club is demanding 35 million euros for the 31-year-old midfielder.
This price tag is likely to be a deal-breaker, so a reduced transfer fee may be necessary for Çalhanoglu to make the move to Istanbul. Since joining Inter in 2021, Çalhanoglu has been a key player, scoring 11 goals and providing eight assists in 47 games this season. After playing for several European clubs, including Karlsruher SC, Hamburgo, Bayer Leverkusen, Milan, and Inter, Çalhanoglu now wants to try his hand at Turkish football. With a contract that runs until 2027, Çalhanoglu is waiting for both clubs to reach an agreement that works for everyone.
As Çalhanoglu’s future hangs in the balance, Inter is already looking for potential replacements. Morten Hjulmand, the captain of Sporting, has been tipped as the top target to fill the void left by Çalhanoglu. It remains to be seen whether a deal can be reached, but one thing is certain: the transfer market is about to get a lot more interesting.
Potential Replacements
- Morten Hjulmand: Sporting’s captain has been identified as a potential target to replace Çalhanoglu.
The talks between Galatasaray and Inter are ongoing, and the outcome will have significant implications for both clubs. Will Çalhanoglu finally get his wish and join Galatasaray, or will Inter find a way to keep him? The coming days will be crucial in determining the fate of this talented midfielder.