Report: Spurs-linked midfielder is now on the verge of signing a new contract
Tottenham have seemingly received a blow in their rumoured pursuit of Hakan Calhanoglu, with CalcioMercato now reporting that the midfielder is ‘very close’ to signing a new contract with Inter Milan. Calhanoglu has been a mainstay in Inter’s starting eleven since arriving at the club 18 months ago and his current contract with the Nerazzurri […]
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Tottenham have seemingly received a blow in their rumoured pursuit of Hakan Calhanoglu, with CalcioMercato now reporting that the midfielder is ‘very close’ to signing a new contract with Inter Milan.
Calhanoglu has been a mainstay in Inter’s starting eleven since arriving at the club 18 months ago and his current contract with the Nerazzurri runs until 2024 (Transfermarkt).
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CMW.it reported at the start of February that Spurs could lay the groundwork for a summer move for the midfielder, with Antonio Conte said to be keen on bringing the Turk to North London.
However, Inter Milan CEO Beppe Marotta confirmed a couple of days ago that the club are in talks with the 29-year-old’s representatives on a new deal (Fabrizio Romano).
If CalicoMercato’s latest update is to be believed, the Serie A club are now on the verge of striking an agreement with Calhanoglu.
The report reveales that despite their economic problems, Inter saw tying the experienced midfielder down to a new contract as a priority.
It is asserted that there has already been a ‘handshake’ between the two parties on a four-year deal worth €6m (£5.2m) per season, with an official announcement now being awaited.
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If Inter have offered Calhanoglu such a large contract, that could be significant for the future of Alessandro Bastoni.
Given the Serie A club’s financial issues, it remains to be seen if they would be able to meet the centre-back’s salary demands as one would expect Tottenham to be in touch with the 23-year-old’s agent and promise him a bumper contract.
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