Inter Milan allegedly wants at least €30 million to part with 28-year-old Hakan Calhanoglu. Both Arsenal and Aston Villa are interested in signing him
Inter Live reports that Arsenal and Aston Villa are interested in signing Hakan Calhanoglu for the 2023-24 season in the Premier League. The Turkish playmaker is worth €30 million after a string of stellar performances for Inter Milan. He is reportedly set to leave the club in January.
Because of the impending January transfer window, Premier League teams are keeping a close eye on players from other divisions. In the midst of the season, no team wants to part with a player’s services. Therefore the winter market is always full of surprises.
The key for clubs and players to swap sides lies in the financial parts of the agreement done during this window. Inter Milan, a Serie A powerhouse, has been struggling financially for many years. But the club may recover with the help of a few costly player transfers.
Hakan Calhanoglu is one player they would want to keep. The Turkish international has been at the club for 18 months and has already established his value with some impressive performances. However, Inter will want roughly €30 million if a sale must be made.
Where will Hakan Calhanoglu move to?
His achievements have earned him a contract extension. The club would be foolish not to exercise it given the interest from the Premier League. According to reports, both Aston Villa and Arsenal are interested in signing the Turkish playmaker in January.
Inter may like to keep things as smooth as possible throughout the season. But they might still be open to a sale in the offseason. According to the source, Arsenal, along with other Premier League teams, can afford the €30 million asking price. Calhanoglu may have to wait to break out since the Gunners have spent much on Martin Odegaard and Fabio Vieira in the previous two summer windows.
Calhanoglu has demonstrated he can play a deeper position. Mikel Arteta is looking to strengthen his midfield. A question still remains as to whether Arsenal’s management would be willing to spend a big amount of money for a player who is just 28 years old.
Calhanoglu has been linked to Newcastle United, but he may be too expensive for them to pursue in January. Aston Villa, on the other hand, is prepared to spend on a new playmaker. They are still looking for a top-tier option. As Unai Emery increases his roster depth, Calhanoglu might prove to be a wise investment.
Inter may not be willing to sell their star playmaker in January. But that doesn’t mean they won’t explore it. The big club in Serie A may alter their minds if a good offer comes through during the summer transfer window. Also, Premier League clubs may be able to afford his pay demands.
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