18.10.2025 10:31
Galatasaray has taken action to add Hakan Çalhanoğlu to their squad during the mid-season transfer period. The Yellow-Reds plan to form their midfield with the trio of Hakan – Torreira – İlkay. It has been learned that head coach Okan Buruk is insistent with the management regarding Hakan's transfer.
Galatasaray, which drew with Beşiktaş before the international break in the Super League, continues its preparations for both the league and the Champions League. The Yellow-Red team, which wants to strengthen its squad under the management of head coach Okan Buruk, is completely focused on the mid-season transfer period.
CRITICAL MEETING IN MILAN
Galatasaray Management met with Hakan Çalhanoğlu in Milan before the international break. A positive atmosphere emerged between the parties during the meeting, which also included head coach Okan Buruk. It was learned that Buruk plans to field the trio of "Torreira – İlkay – Hakan" together and is insisting on the transfer of Hakan from the management in this regard.
BURUK'S BIGGEST DESIRE
The number one target for Galatasaray in the winter transfer period has been announced: Hakan Çalhanoğlu. After the transfer did not materialize during the summer due to Inter's demand for a €30 million transfer fee, Galatasaray has taken action again for the national star. Okan Buruk wants to give Hakan a "key player" role in his system. It is reported that Galatasaray President Dursun Özbek and the management are determined to finalize the transfer this time.
MESSAGE FROM HAKAN: JUST AGREE WITH MY CLUB
On Hakan Çalhanoğlu's side, there seems to be no issues this time. It has been learned that the 31-year-old player conveyed the message, "Just agree with my club" to the management. His close circle confirms that Hakan wants to return to his "childhood love" Galatasaray. Galatasaray has prepared a budget of around €15 million for the star player. The fate of the transfer will also depend on Galatasaray's performance in the Champions League.
TENSION ON THE INTER FRONT
This season, Hakan has been in the starting eleven for both Serie A and Champions League matches for Inter. Although Hakan's transfer, who has a contract until 2027, does not seem easy, Galatasaray management wants to turn the tension the player is experiencing with his club into an opportunity. It is also known that some managers and players at Inter took a stance against the national star during the summer period. It is being discussed that this situation could create an advantage for Galatasaray during the mid-season.