Inter have slapped a €40 million asking price on Hakan Calhanoglu, while Davide Frattesi is now expected to stay following Simone Inzaghi’s exit.
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- Inter demand €40m for Hakan Calhanoglu
- Galatasaray and Saudi clubs show interest
- Frattesi told he'll have a key role under Chivu
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WHAT HAPPENED?
According to the , 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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THE BIGGER PICTURE
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.
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DID YOU KNOW?
Bayern Munich had shown interest in Calhanoglu last summer, but the Turkish international opted to stay. Frattesi, despite limited starts, has logged significant minutes over the last two seasons and was on several Serie A clubs' radar in January.
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WHAT NEXT?
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.
