Fenerbahçe targets €10 million to secure Hakan Çalhanoğlu deal in January

Reports from Türkiye indicate that Fenerbahçe are poised to make a move for Hakan Çalhanoğlu, the captain of the Türkiye national team and midfielder for Inter, during the upcoming winter transfer window, in a deal that could be worth €10 million.

According to the Turkish newspaper "Sabah", Fenerbahçe's management aims to finalize the deal in January for a payment of €10 million to Inter, despite the player being under contract with the Italian club until June 30, 2027. So far, there has been no official comment from either club or the player's representatives regarding this news.

Fenerbahçe's interest comes amid the lack of a final agreement between Hakan Çalhanoğlu and Inter regarding a contract extension. According to Italian newspaper "Tuttosport", negotiations are still in their early stages, with differing views on the length and financial value of the new contract.

Turkish midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu is currently earning a net annual salary of €6.5 million and wishes to extend his contract for two years while maintaining his salary value. However, Inter prefer to offer a one-year contract with an option to extend for an additional year, in exchange for a lower base salary and compensating the difference through performance-related incentives and bonuses.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu is not only attracting interest from Fenerbahçe, as his name is also linked with Juventus and Como, which is managed by the Spaniard Cesc Fàbregas. However, Juventus's monitoring of the player's situation does not mean they are making an official offer, as the Italian club has not submitted a bid to Inter or the player, according to reports from journalist Fabrizio Romano.

Hakan Çalhanoğlu has recently commented on speculation regarding his future following Inter's 2-0 victory over Como in Serie A, saying: "There is no need to stir controversy, everyone should calm down," affirming his happiness at Inter and that things will become clear over time.

Fenerbahçe hopes, according to a "Sabah" report, to exploit the player's contract situation to bring him back to the Turkish league during the mid-season, instead of waiting for the end of his contract in the summer of 2027. However, the deal remains within the realm of media reports, with no official offer announced or confirmation from the parties involved.