

Galatasaray remain keen on signing Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Çalhanoğlu, with reports in Germany suggesting negotiations are still alive despite the difficulties. Sky Sport DE’s Florian Plettenburg, via FcInterNews, claims the Turkish giants are determined to use the extra time afforded by their transfer window, which stays open until September 12, to push for a move.
The 30-year-old playmaker, once of Bayer Leverkusen, is seen as a dream signing to return to his homeland and would be a marquee arrival for the Istanbul club. His summer has been clouded by drama, including public criticism from Inter captain Lautaro Martinez after their Club World Cup exit. The striker hinted that some players lacked commitment, a thinly veiled swipe at Çalhanoğlu. However, after clear-the-air talks and even a joint photoshoot, the pair appear to have reconciled as the new season begins.