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Inter Milan could decide to sell midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu as they look to change formation under Cristian Chivu.

Today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. They note that the Turkish international doesn’t necessarily have a natural place in the 3-4-2-1 shape.

It is certainly no secret that Galatasaray want to sign Inter midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu.

As of right now, the Istanbul giants have not made a formal offer to Inter. However, they have certainly approached the player.

Galatasaray’s strategy looks to be to try and convince Calhanoglu. Then, have the player push for the move with Inter.

Tuttosport report that Galatasaray are ready to offer around €15 million for Calhanoglu’s signature. However, Inter would still hold out for €25-30 million.

Formation Change Could Push Inter Milan To Sell Hakan Calhanoglu

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 11: Hakan Calhanoglu #20 of FC Internazionale Milano after disembarking at Los Angeles International Airport for FIFA Club World Cup 2025 on June 11, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Not that long ago, the idea of selling Hakan Calhanoglu would have seemed unthinkable for Inter Milan.

However, as Tuttosport note, things are changing rapidly at the club.

Calhanoglu has been a key player for several years in Inter’s midfield trio. He has really made the deep-lying playmaker role his own.

However, that is not really a position that new Inter coach Cristian Chivu looks to play with.

Rather, the Romanian has made it clear that he is aiming to transition from the 3-5-2 shape with a midfield trio to a 3-4-2-1 formation.

And playing in a two-man midfield in that shape wouldn’t necessarily get the best out of Calhanoglu.

Therefore, reports Tuttposport, Inter could be ready to listen to offers for Calhanoglu.