Hakan Calhanoglu has rejected Internazionale’s request to reduce his salary, with Juventus monitoring the situation as negotiations over a new contract remain unresolved.
The Turkey midfielder’s current deal runs until 30 June 2027, but discussions over an extension have yet to produce an agreement. His future is now one of the main issues on Internazionale’s agenda.
According to Tuttosport, Juventus are prepared to assess whether to make an approach if talks between Calhanoglu and Internazionale break down. The principal difficulty is financial.
Oaktree Capital, Internazionale’s owner, wants to reduce the club’s overall wage bill. Calhanoglu currently earns 6.5 million euros net per season, a figure regarded as too high given that he will soon turn 33 and has missed matches through injury.
Internazionale are also considering the prospect of offering him a two-year contract, which has added to the financial concerns surrounding a renewal.
Calhanoglu, however, continues to regard himself as an important player in Cristian Chivu’s side and has shown no inclination to accept a pay cut. There have reportedly been renewed contacts in recent weeks between his representative Gordon Stipic and Internazionale’s management, but those discussions have not led to a significant breakthrough.
The lack of progress could give Juventus an opportunity to become involved. Tuttosport reports that Calhanoglu is highly rated at the Continassa training ground, while Juventus executive Frederic Massara could provide a link between the club and the player.
Massara knows Calhanoglu from his time at Milan and retains a good relationship with both the midfielder and his representatives. That could help establish contact if Internazionale are unable to agree a new contract.
Juventus, though, do not intend to enter an economic bidding war. The club remains committed to a sustainable financial policy, as illustrated by the situation involving Vlahovic. If Calhanoglu’s demands reach about 8 million euros per year plus a substantial signing-on bonus, an agreement with Juventus would be difficult.
They are not the only club watching developments. Como are monitoring the situation, while a return to Turkey or a move to the Saudi league remain possible options. Galatasaray have previously shown interest.
For now, those possibilities remain hypothetical. Calhanoglu is still contracted to Internazionale, and the immediate priority is determining whether the club and player can find the terms required to continue working together.
Juventus have not made any concrete move and are currently only observing events. If renewal negotiations finally collapse, the club could contact Stipic in the summer of 2027 to consider signing Calhanoglu as a free agent.
Such a move would recall the Turkish midfielder’s switch from Milan to Internazionale.
