Premier League
Manchester City is determined to strengthen its midfield following Rodri's recent injury, and their main target is none other than Hakan Calhanoglu, the talented midfielder from Inter Milan. Pep Guardiola, aware of the importance of maintaining balance in his team, would be willing to include Mateo Kovacic in a swap deal to secure the arrival of the Turkish international to his squad.
City's interest is not coincidental. Calhanoglu has been one of the standout players for Inter since his arrival in 2021, establishing himself as a key piece in the midfield. With his ability to distribute the ball and lead the team's central zone, the Turkish player has earned a place among the best midfielders in Serie A. His versatility allows him to adapt to different positions, something that Guardiola highly values, especially given Rodri's prolonged absence, a fundamental pillar in the English team's setup.
Guardiola Wants Calhanoglu
With a contract tying him to Inter for almost three more years, Calhanoglu's departure does not seem easy, but Manchester City would be willing to make an appealing offer. In addition to including Kovacic in the deal, an experienced midfielder who is familiar with Italian football from his stints at Real Madrid and Chelsea, the English club would add a sum of 30 million euros to convince Inter Milan.
However, despite the attractiveness of this offer, Inter is unlikely to let go of such a crucial player in the winter transfer market. The decision will depend on how much they value Kovacic as a possible reinforcement and whether they believe the financial sum could help strengthen other areas of the team. The outcome of this negotiation promises to be one of the most closely followed in the upcoming transfer market.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El intercambio de cracks que ofrecerá el City al Inter de Milán
