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5 hours ago
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Revealed – Why Fenerbahce Refused To Make A Concrete Offer For Inter Milan &Türkiye Star
Revealed – Why Fenerbahce Refused To Make A Concrete Offer For Inter Milan &Türkiye Star Hakan Calhanoglu will stay at Inter Milan next season despite being linked with a move to Fenerbahce. According to Fabrizio Romano via FCInterNews, the Canaries refused to make a concrete offer for the 31-year-old. Advertisement Though Fenerbahce's interest was genuine, Ali Koc never opened talks with the Nerazzurri. He held exploratory talks with Hakan Calhanoglu without Inter's consent. Yet, negotiations never took off as Fenerbahce decided to pull the plug on the pursuit. Why Fenerbahce Never Made Formal Offer for Inter Milan Star Hakan Calhanoglu MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Advertisement Fenerbahce even leapfrogged Galatasaray in the race for the former AC Milan midfielder. However, after dealing with the player's agent, Gordon Stipic, they decided against contacting Inter. And the reason was quite simple. It had nothing to do with the money as the Canaries could've afforded Calhanoglu's €20 millon price tag. Instead, it was Jose Mourinho who called off the pursuit. Mourinho never saw Calhanoglu as an option for Fenerbahce, deeming him unfit for his tactics.
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8 hours ago
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Tottenham could bring Joao Palhinha back to Premier League with Bayern ready to cut their losses on ex-Fulham star, 30
TOTTENHAM are monitoring Joao Palhinha's situation at Bayern Munich. But any possible move for the former Fulham hardman would likely depend on another central midfielder leaving Spurs. 2 Palhinha, 30, has fallen down the pecking order at Bayern and could be available for around £22million. Should Spurs firm up their interest, it would be most likely in the form of a loan approach, yet central midfield is an area where they already have plenty of players. Thomas Frank has five natural options in the middle of the park, and that is not including No10s James Maddison and Dejan Kulusevski. Nor does that include versatile Morgan Gibbs-White, whose £60m switch from Nottingham Forest is in limbo. Yves Bissouma, 28, is the most likely candidate to exit the club, given he has only 11 months remaining on his contract. Juventus have been mooted as a possible destination for the Malian. But SunSport understands a switch to Turkey with Fenerbahce currently seems unlikely. Rodrigo Bentancur, 28, is also into the final year of his deal but is believed to be in negotiations over fresh terms. Palhinha earned a £46m move to Bayern last summer after two brilliant seasons at Fulham. However, he only made six Bundesliga starts in an injury-hit debut term with the German giants. 2
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8 hours ago
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Agent Of Turkey Superstar Denies Fenerbahce & Galatasaray Talks: 'He'll Stay At Inter Milan'
The agent of Inter Milan star Hakan Calhanoglu put wild rumors linking his client with a transfer to Istanbul to bed. Speaking to TRT Spor via FCInterNews, Gordon Stipic confirmed he never held talks with Fenerbahce and Galatasaray. Calhanoglu's future has been among the major talking points this summer. Despite turning down a move to Bayern Munich only a year ago, he has again found himself at the center of transfer speculation. However, this time, it was Galatasaray and Fenerbahce who had reportedly tried to lure him away from San Siro. The player's alleged desire to return to his homeland sparked the media's imagination. Yet, there's no reason for panic as Hakan Calhanoglu intends to stay at the club beyond the summer. After weeks of guessing, the truth has finally come to light. Indeed, the player has never had any intention of departing the Nerazzurri. Hakan Calhanoglu Agent Confirms Inter Milan Stay MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) 'There have been no talks with Turkish clubs,' Stipic said. 'Hakan Calhanoglu will play for Inter next season. 'From the information I have, Galatasaray have other plans. 'Everyone dreams of playing for their boyhood club, but Hakan is happy at Inter. 'We will hold talks after the holidays and assess the situation from a professional standpoint. 'Hakan has fully Turkish roots, and I cannot hide that he had a childhood passion for Galatasaray. 'But they have not made any offers. 'And I can also say that we have had no talks with Fenerbahçe, although both are very well-known, top-level European clubs. 'The reports are unfounded – they have nothing to do with reality. No one has sat down with anyone. 'There is not even a table,' he concluded. Stipic's confirmation means Inter can now relax and focus on other summer dealings.
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9 hours ago
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Report – Turkey Megastar's Future Expected To Be Decided By Tomorrow As Fenerbahce Target Meets Inter Milan For Showdown Talks
One of this summer's most dramatic transfer sagas nears its end as Hakan Calhanoglu prepares for a crucial meeting with Inter Milan. According to Gazzetta dello Sport via FCInterNews, the parties have scheduled showdown talks for tomorrow. Indeed, the 31-year-old's career is at a crossroads. Despite Inter's intention to keep him at San Siro, Hakan Calhanoglu seems to have other plans. The deep-lying playmaker is in talks with Fenerbahce over a move to Istanbul. Inter Milan & Hakan Calhanoglu Set for Showdown Talks MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale looks o during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Calhanoglu's agent Gordon Stipic is currently in Istanbul. Indeed, he's dealing with Fenerbahce president Ali Koc, with Jose Mourinho's side keen to find a quick resolution. Meanwhile, Inter are awaiting the outcome of these discussions with anxiety. Calhanoglu's approval would put the Turkish outfit in a strong bargaining position. However, a final decision will have to wait until tomorrow. Indeed, that's when the Turkey captain will meet with Beppe Marotta. The Nerazzurri need a closure as Cristian Chivu's men embark on pre-season preparations in less than 24 hours.
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9 hours ago
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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.'
