Inter Weigh Free-Agent Options as Calhanoglu Replacement Search Begins

Inter are preparing for the possibility that Hakan Calhanoglu leaves when his contract expires. The club is looking at Parma's Adrian Bernabe, Napoli's Frank Anguissa, and Manchester City's Mateo Kovacic as possible replacements. Inter may also offer Calhanoglu a lower salary with bonuses tied to appearances and objectives.

Inter are planning for Hakan Calhanoglu’s possible exit when his deal runs out. The club has identified Parma’s Adrian Bernabe, Napoli’s Frank Anguissa, and Manchester City’s Mateo Kovacic as candidates. Bernabe is in a similar contract position, with talks progressing slowly amid injury concerns and Parma’s poor results, which led to a coaching change.

Inter may hold an edge for Bernabe because Christian Chivu worked with him two seasons ago and both were satisfied. The ex-Barcelona and Manchester City player has been in Italy since 2021, with 146 appearances, 19 goals, and 12 assists. Anguissa could leave Napoli for free, while Kovacic has lacked regular minutes under Enzo Maresca and previously played for Inter from 2012 to 2015. Inter might offer Calhanoglu reduced wages plus appearance- and objective-based bonuses.

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