Calhanoglu has not accepted Internazionale's request for a salary reduction. Juventus is monitoring the situation, and the possibilities of Como and Galatasaray also remain.
Calhanoglu's future remains one of the main topics on Internazionale's agenda. The Turkish midfielder's contract expires on June 30, 2027, but renewal negotiations have yet to reach an agreement.
According to Tuttosport, this situation has also attracted the attention of Juventus, who are prepared to evaluate the possibility of intervening should talks between the player and the Nerazzurri break down. The main obstacle is financial.
Oaktree Capital wants to lower the total wage bill and considers the playmaker's current net income of 6.5 million euros per season to be too high, especially when considering offering a two-year contract to a player who will soon turn 33 and has not been without injury absences.
Calhanoglu himself believes he remains a key member of Cristian Chivu's team and has not shown any willingness to accept a salary reduction. In recent weeks, there have reportedly been some renewed contacts between agent Gordon Stipic and Internazionale management, but no substantial breakthrough.
The difficulties in negotiations could create an opportunity for Juventus to intervene. According to Tuttosport, the Turkish midfielder is highly regarded at the Continassa training ground, and Frederic Massara could be a point of contact. The Juventus executive knows Calhanoglu well from his time at Milan and maintains a good relationship with the player and his team. This could facilitate future contacts if Internazionale cannot reach an agreement. Juventus has no intention of participating in an economic bidding war. The club's policy continues to emphasize sustainability, as seen with Vlahovic's situation. If the demands are around 8 million euros per year plus a substantial signing bonus, it would be difficult for Juventus to agree.
Juventus is not the only club interested in a free transfer opportunity. Como is also monitoring developments, while a return to Turkey and a move to the Saudi league remain possibilities; Galatasaray has expressed interest in the past. But for now, these are just hypothetical scenarios. Calhanoglu is still under contract with Internazionale, and the priority remains whether both parties have the conditions to continue working together.
Juventus is currently just observing and has not yet initiated any concrete moves: if the renewal ultimately breaks down, the club might approach Stipic in the summer of 2027 to evaluate a free transfer. This naturally recalls the precedent of the Turkish midfielder's move from Milan to Internazionale.