Newcastle United could make a last-ditch attempt to lure Inter ace midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu from under Simone Inzaghi’s nose, as per the latest reports from Interlive.it. The Magpies have shortlisted the ex-Milan man to cap off their transfer dealings this summer, having already added four permanent transfers to their squad – Sven Botman, Nick Pope, Matt Targett, and Aleksander Isak.
Backed by the Saudi consortium, Newcastle are the richest club in the world and will have to shell out a fortune to add Calhanoglu into their ranks, as Inter regard the Turkey international as one of their most prized possessions. He has a transfermarkt value in the range of €40M, but it is highly unlikely they will let him go for that amount as his contract expires only two years down the line.
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The Magpies had previously targeted Lucas Paquetá, who was lured for a club-record fee by West Ham United from Lyon. Calhanoglu is seen as a direct alternative by the Newcastle brass – the icing on the cake following the acquisition of Isak.
The Turk, who arrived from Milan on a free transfer two seasons ago, is a key player in Inzaghi’s midfield stronghold. However, nobody is safe from bumper offers, with Inter expected to hear out offers if Newcastle make a worthy one. The Nerazzurri’s precarious financial position could very well force them to consider proposals.
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