Report – Fenerbahce To Make Last-Ditch Bid For Inter Milan Star With Juventus Wantaway The Backup | OneFootball

Fenerbahce are set to make a last-ditch bid to sign Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu.

This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews. They report that the Turkish giants’ Plan B would be to sign out-of-favour Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz.

Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has been at the centre of no shortage of transfer speculation this summer.

The 31-year-old was reportedly a major target for Galatasaray for several weeks.

This led to a rioft behind the scenes. Inter captain Lautaro Martinez had all but called out the Turkish international a few weeks ago.

Speaking frankly after Inter’s Club World Cup exit against Fluminense, the Argentine implored “whoever wants to leave, leave.”

However, in the end Galatasaray’s offer was nowhere near Inter’s asking price.

Fenerbahce To Make Last-Ditch Bid For Inter Midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu

MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team’s second goal during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Galatasaray were not the only club from Istanbul to show an interest in Calhanoglu’s signature, though.

Fenerbahce reportedly also sounded out a deal for the former AC Milan midfielder.

According to SportMediaset, in fact, Fenerbahce still consider Calhanoglu a target.

Therefore, the broadcaster report, the Turkish side will make a last-ditch offer before the end of the transfer window.

Meanwhile, Jose Mourinho’s side are targeting a different midfielder from within Serie A if they’re unable to sign Calhanoglu.

There is little doubt that former Aston Villa midfielder Douglas Luiz will be available after a lacklustre first season at Juventus.