Several sources confirm that José Mourinho’s Fenerbahçe are interested in Hakan Calhanoglu, but there are mixed reports on the possible replacements at San Siro, with Italian sports papers mentioning Granit Xhaka and Morten Frendrup as the Nerazzurri’s priorities.
Mourinho’s Fenerbahce have emerged as the latest club interested in Calhanoglu.
Gazzetta claims Xhaka is Inter’s priority to replace Calhanoglu
The Turkey international has a €30m price tag and has already attracted interest from Fenerbahce’s domestic rivals, Galatasaray.
Inter haven’t yet received formal offers for Calhanoglu but are already considering potential replacements, just in case one of the interested clubs matches their demands.
According to Gazzetta, Bayer Leverkusen star Xhaka is Cristian Chivu’s priority target if Calhanoglu leaves.
The Swiss international has also been linked with Juventus and Milan.
CorSport: Inter turn to Frendrup if Calhanoglu leaves
Gazzetta reports that Xhaka is not the only target in central midfield, but is surely Chivu’s favourite.
On the other hand, Corriere dello Sport wrote on its Sunday front page that Genoa’s Frendrup is the leading Inter target to replace Calhanoglu, should the Turkish star leave.
Atalanta’s Ederson was also mentioned as one of the players on Inter’s agenda earlier this month, but the Brazilian has a €50m price tag, and the Serie A giants are also in talks for his teammate Ademola Lookman.
I don’t see either of them as adequate replacements for Hakan.