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Galatasaray Head Coach Delivers Major Transfer Update On Inter Milan Midfielder: 'President Wants Him Here'
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk insists the Turkish champions haven't withdrawn from the race for Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu. Speaking to BeIN Sports via FCInterNews, Buruk confirmed the club's overwhelming desire to sign the 31-year-old. Despite falling behind Fenerbahce in the pecking order, the reigning Super Lig holders remain keen on Calhanoglu. Indeed, Buruk's men are reluctant to concede defeat just yet. Meanwhile, Fenerbahce have intensified talks with the player's agent as they look to wrap the deal up in the coming hours. However, Fenerbahce's aggressive approach has not deterred Galatasaray from making a late bid. Instead, the Rams Park outfit may try to hijack Calhanoglu's transfer to the Sukru Saracoglu Stadium at the 11th hour. As for Inter, their hands seem tied as the Turkish midfielder undoubtedly wants to leave. Okan Buruk Confirms Galatasaray Interest in Inter Milan Playmaker Hakan Calhanoglu MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio San Siro on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Time is ticking away, but Galatasaray haven't lost hope of signing Hakan Calhanoglu. Indeed, they have been preoccupied with other transfer dealings. After landing Leroy Sane, they went to great lengths to re-sign Victor Osimhen from Napoli. Now that the Nigerian is on the verge of returning to Istanbul, Galatasaray can turn back to Calhanoglu. 'This is the wish of our president, and it's our intention as well. In reality, we're trying to move forward position by position,' Buruk stated. 'We quickly finalized Leroy Sané. Victor Osimhen was very important to confirm, and his transfer is almost complete. 'Once that is finalized, the goalkeeper's transfer will be particularly important for us. 'We need to make decisions on other positions as we go along. The most important thing, of course, is to have a budget. 'We allocated a very significant budget for Osimhen, and we have to make decisions based on the remaining budget. 'Here, you can ask for a lot – you can ask for players in every position – but the budget is very important. We have to use it wisely.'
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3 days ago
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Report – Galatasaray Renew Interest In Inter Milan & Turkey Megastar Amid Fenerbahce Links
Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu remains on the radar of Galatasaray despite Fenerbahce's genuine interest in the star midfielder. According to Turkish outlet Now Spor via FCInterNews, the reigning Super Lig holders have rekindled their pursuit of Calhanoglu. Calhanoglu's future has been among the major talking points this summer. Indeed, the 31-year-old has emerged as a concrete target for the two most successful Turkish clubs. However, Galatasaray's opening bid for the ex-AC Milan playmaker failed to meet Inter's demands. Galatasaray Reignite Interest in Inter Milan Star Hakan Calhanoglu Despite their readiness to offer Hakan Calhanoglu a lucrative contract, Galatasaray refused to put a €30 million bid on the table. Therefore, negotiations with Inter never took off, resulting in the Rams Park outfit pulling the plug on the deal. Yet, after withdrawing from the race for the skilled midfielder, Okan Buruk's men have had a change of heart. Indeed, they will rival Fenerbahce for Calhanoglu's services. On the other hand, Inter are already scouring the market for replacements.
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15-07-2025
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Report – Galatasaray Interested In Inter Milan & France Star
Galatasaray have reportedly added Inter Milan defender Benjamin Pavard to their ever-growing list of targets. According to reports in Turkey via FCInterNews, Pavard has become the latest Inter star linked with a move to Rams Park. Advertisement The reigning Super Lig holders look determined to do business with the Nerazzurri this summer. Indeed, they've already tried to purchase Hakan Calhanoglu and Yann Sommer. However, Inter turned down their initial approaches, unwilling to part with two key pillars of their starting line-up. Galatasaray Take Interest in Inter Milan Ace Benjamin Pavard SEATTLE, WASHINGTON – JUNE 20: Benjamin Pavard of FC Internazionale Milano faces the media during the Training/Press Conference ahead of their FIFA Club World Cup 2025 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Urawa Red Diamonds at Virginia Mason Athletic Center on June 20, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by) Despite recent failures, Okan Buruk's men haven't lost enthusiasm. Instead, they've identified another potential target at San Siro. Benjamin Pavard has been omnipresent since joining Inter from Bayern Munich in the summer of 2023. However, the Italian giants are reportedly open to selling the 29-year-old this summer. Advertisement Indeed, they've laid their eyes on Parma's Giovanni Leoni. Since the youngster comes with a hefty price tag, Inter must raise funds through player sales. Though Pavard's departure is an option, Yann Bisseck is a more likely candidate to make way for the Parma starlet.
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10-07-2025
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Buruk confirms Osimhen deal causes ‘budget issue' for Inter's Calhanoglu
Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has confirmed that the club's impending deal for Napoli striker Victor Osimhen causes a 'budget issue' that leaves his side unlikely to find an agreement with Inter for midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu. Galatasaray have been seeking deals for two high-profile Serie A players in Napoli-owned Osimhen and Nerazzurri midfielder Calhanoglu this summer. Advertisement Reports earlier in the week confirmed that Galatasaray have agreed to pay the full €75m release clause in Osimhen's Napoli contract after an overwhelmingly successful spell on loan in Istanbul during the 2024-25 season. ISTANBUL, TURKEY – FEBRUARY 23: Victor Osimhen of Galatasaray gestures during the Turkish Super League match between Galatasaray and Fenerbahce at Rams Park Stadium on February 23, 2025 in Istanbul, Turkey. (Photo by) The parties remain in discussions over the payment structure of the €75m, and Napoli are seeking official guarantees from the bank to ensure that payment is received in full. Buruk confirms Galatasaray unlikely to land Calhanoglu deal With a deal for Osimhen close to completion at a cost of €75m, Galatasaray are now unlikely to pull off a deal for Inter's Calhanoglu. MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 08: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale controls the ball during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Quarter Final First Leg match between FC Bayern München and FC Internazionale Milano at Fussball Arena Muenchen on April 08, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by) The Nerazzurri had previously warned that the 31-year-old will not leave the club for anything under €30m this summer, and that if there was no agreement for his exit in place by the end of the month, then he would remain an Inter player for 2025-26. Advertisement Buruk, speaking publicly on Thursday, has confirmed that a deal for Calhanoglu is now unlikely for Galatasaray as a result of their negotiations for Osimhen. 'Every team would want Calhanoglu, he's a phenomenal player,' Buruk said, reported via Sports Digitale. 'His love for Galatasaray is very strong,' Buruk continued. epa11713695 Inter Milan�s Hakan Calhanoglu celebrates afer scoring the 1-1 goal during the Italian Serie A soccer match between Inter and Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza stadium in Milan, Italy, 10 November 2024. EPA-EFE/NICOLA MARFISI 'But right now, he's playing for a team with high expectations. Everyone would want Hakan, but the budget issue becomes significant with the Osimhen matter. 'Hakan is an important player for a team like Inter, and we need to respect that, too. Signing players like him is important, but we don't know about our budget or the expectations from the other side. High figures tend to come up with players like this.'
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09-07-2025
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Victor Osimhen deal stalls despite Galatasaray ready to match Napoli's €75m asking price
Victor Osimhen deal stalls despite Galatasaray ready to match Napoli's €75m asking price Galatasaray have agreed to meet Napoli's €75 million release clause for Victor Osimhen. With personal terms already agreed with the 26-year-old, a transfer was expected to be completed soon. But journalist Santi Aouna reports that Napoli have turned down Galatasaray's big offer as they are not happy with the multiple payment terms. Advertisement The Blues demanded bank guarantees and one immediate cash payment, which the Turkish outfit are not able to present. Osimhen enjoyed an excellent loan spell at Galatasaray in 2024-25, bagging 37 goals and seven assists in 41 appearances across all competitions. His goals helped the Lions win the Super Lig and the Turkish Cup, endearing him to the supporters and club management. Okan Buruk's side want to sign him on a permanent contract and are ready to pay his enormous release clause. But they have hit a big stumbling block over payment terms, putting the deal in danger of falling apart. Osimhen is an elite striker who is highly rated for his pace, strength and goalscoring ability. Advertisement Since joining Napoli in 2020, he has scored 76 goals in 133 matches, powering them to the Serie A title in 2022-23. His performances have seen him linked with some of the top European clubs, including Manchester United. If a move to Turkey fails, the Red Devils could reignite their interest in Osimhen. United are in the market for a striker after underwhelming displays from Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee. They view Osimhen as an excellent option but are not ready to meet his enormous wage demands. Stats from Transfermarkt
