Italian Transfer Guru Alfredo Pedulla Offers Update On Calhanoglu – Galatasaray Rumors: “Agent Talking But Clubs Aren’t” | OneFootball

Italian transfer expert Alfredo Pedulla offered his assessment of the rumors linking Inter Milan ace Hakan Calhanoglu with Galatasaray.

Pedulla told The Italian Football Podcast that the Turkish club’s interest is genuine but confirmed there are no negotiations between the clubs.

These could be the critical days for the future of Hakan Calhanoglu.

Despite rejecting a transfer to Bayern Munich last summer, the 31-year-old is again close to leaving the San Siro.

While the wealthy Saudi clubs failed to tempt the Turk to depart Milan, Galatasaray’s call could change his mind.

Indeed, the allure of playing in Istanbul could prove too tempting to resist for the Mannheim native.

However, Galatasaray must overcome several roadblocks to complete the transfer.

Although they can outmatch Inter’s contract proposal, the Turkish giants cannot meet Nerazzurri’s asking price.

Inter won’t let the ex-AC Milan midfielder go for less than €40 million.

On the other hand, the reigning Super Lig holders are reportedly unwilling to surpass the €15m threshold.

Therefore, it’s almost impossible to imagine the clubs bridging the gap soon.

“For Çalhanoğlu there is always something every summer,” Pedulla admitted. “First Bayern, then Saudi Arabia, then he got close to Bayern, then he was convinced to stay, then Saudi Arabia.

Alfredo Pedulla Delivers Verdict on Hakan Calhanoglu Rumored Move from Inter Milan to Galatasaray

MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 11: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Round of 16 Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and Feyenoord at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 11, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

“Now his agent is talking to Galatasaray, but the two clubs are not talking. It is important that the two clubs talk,” the Italian journalist continued.

“I do not dispute the fact that being a Turk, Hakan Çalhanoğlu may also want to return to his homeland to such a prestigious club.

“But you know very well that Galatasaray very often pays big salaries but does not pay big transfer fees.

“In fact, Oshimen, if they want to keep Oshimen, they have to put up the money for the clause, seventy-five million.

“They have specialized themselves in paying transfer fees and Inter will not gift Calhanoglu away.

“With Çalhanoğlu, you can’t tell say, ‘I’ll give you ten million for the salary and five million for the transfer fee’.

“It can’t be done. So let’s see how his agent will handle it.

“After he talks to Galatasaray, if it involves Inter, remember that it will be a difficult market for Inter and Juventus during the Club World Cup.

“Because some directors are on one side and some remain in Italy, some others have gone to America, then they have to come back, then they have to do…

“Not only will the next season be strange, but it will also be a strange market for those who are playing the Club World Cup.

“In fact, whoever managed to start some operations early, in my opinion, got ahead with their work.”