Inter ready to cash-in on €40m Hakan Calhanoglu amid Galatasaray and Saudi interest while Davide Frattesi makes transfer U-turn after Simone Inzaghi departure
Inter have slapped a €40 million asking price on Hakan Calhanoglu, while Davide Frattesi is now expected to stay following Simone Inzaghi’s exit.
According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, Inter are reportedly willing to sell Calhanoglu if an offer of at least €40m (£34m/$46m) comes in, with Galatasaray and Saudi Pro League clubs leading the chase. Meanwhile, Frattesi has changed his stance on leaving the club after being reassured by new manager Cristian Chivu that he will be central to next season's plans.
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Calhanoglu has been a core player at Inter, but concerns over his fitness and consistency combined with growing interest from abroad could make this the right time to cash in. Inter are planning a midfield refresh, and moving on from the 31-year-old could free up both funds and space. In contrast, Frattesi’s decision to stay adds stability to the club's evolving midfield.
The Nerazzurri are preparing for the 2025 Club World Cup in the USA, and the future of Calhanoglu could be decided before the tournament kicks off. Meanwhile, Frattesi is expected to feature more prominently under the new boss than he has of late.