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12 hours ago
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Report – Inter Milan Teenage Sensation To Make First Team Debut Vs Urawa Red Diamonds
Report – Inter Milan Teenage Sensation To Make First Team Debut Vs Urawa Red Diamonds Teenage striker Francesco Pio Esposito will start for Inter Milan in their Club World Cup group stage clash with Urawa Red Diamonds. This according to the Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Inter Milan striker Francesco Pio Esposito is part of the Nerazzurri squad for the Club World Cup. Advertisement The 19-year-old travelled with the Inter squad to the United States for the tournament. This came after the end of his season on loan with Spezia. Pio Esposito missed out on Inter's group stage opener against Monterrey on Wednesday. This was due to a knee injury. However, reports the Gazzetta, Pio Esposito has been training with the group today. Therefore, he should be ready to return to the pitch from his injury. Report – Francesco Pio Esposito To Start For Inter Vs Urawa Reds RIMINI, ITALY – MARCH 19: Francesco Pio Esposito of Italy U21 during the Italy U21 Training Session on March 19, 2024 in Rimini, Italy. (Photo by) According to the Gazzetta, Francesco Pio Esposito will come straight into the inter starting eleven for their next match. Advertisement The Nerazzurri face Urawa Red Diamonds in their second group stage match on Saturday. Pio Esposito's brother Sebastiano Esposito had started against Monterrey. But it will be Pio Esposito's turn this weekend. Marcus Thuram is still struggling with a muscle problem, reports the Gazzetta. Meanwhile, the likes of Hakan Calhanoglu, Davide Frattesi, and Denzel Dumfries should all be ready to return for Inter's last group stage match against River Plate, reports the Gazzetta. Meanwhile, Yann Bisseck and Piotr Zielinski can return for the round of sixteen, should Inter qualify,
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20 hours ago
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Report – Chivu Doesn't Want A Like-For-Like Replacement If Inter Milan Sell Galatasaray Target
Cristian Chivu does not want a like-for-like replacement if Hakan Calhanoglu leaves Inter Milan this summer. This according to today's print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Inter Milan are bracing for the possibility that Hakan Calhanoglu could leave this summer. The Nerazzurri would hope for an offer of at least €40 million for the Turkish international, who is in the sights of Galatasary, So far, the Istanbul giants have only shown a willingness to bid €15 million. However, there is a sense that Galatasaray's push to sign Calhanoglu will only intensify. Therefore, Inter are getting ready to potentially have to replace the 31-year-old. Chivu Doesn't Want A Like-For-Like Hakan Calhanoglu Replacement At Inter PASADENA, CALIFORNIA – JUNE 17: Cristian Chivu, Head Coach of FC Internazionale Milano, reacts during the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 group E match between CF Monterrey and FC Internazionale Milano at Rose Bowl Stadium on June 17, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by) Certainly, if Inter are to sell Hakan Calhanoglu this summer transfer window, then they will look to bring in a replacement for the former AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder. Advertisement And according to Tuttosport, Nerazzurri coach Cristian Chivu has a clear idea of the kind of player he would want to take the place of the Turk. Tuttosport report that Chivu doesn't want a like-for-like replacement. That is to say, he isn't seeking a deep-lying playmaker. Calhanoglu is a player who began as a more attacking midfielder. Then moved deeper on the pitch. And that is not the profile of midfielder that Chivu would want to replace Calhanoglu. Rather, reports Tuttosport, the 44-year-old would seek a more physical, purely defensively-minded midfielder.
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Revealed – When Five Inter Milan Players Will Return From Injury With FIFA Club World Cup Fixtures On The Horizon
Revealed – When Five Inter Milan Players Will Return From Injury With FIFA Club World Cup Fixtures On The Horizon Hakan Calhanoglu, Davide Frattesi, and Denzel Dumfries will be back for Inter Milan against River Plate. This according to today's print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews. They also report that Piotr Zielinski and Yann Bisseck will have to wait until the knockout rounds. Advertisement Inter Milan are currently without a few players due to injury. Midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu is currently recovering from a thigh injury he suffered during the Champions League final, Then, Davide Frattesi is also out with a muscle problem. Wingback Denzel Dumfries is dealing with a muscular issue of his own. And for midfielder Piotr Zielinski, a calf problem is keeping the Pole on the sidelines. Lastly, Inter defender Yann Bisseck is also unavailable at the moment. Like Calhanoglu, the German suffered a thigh injury during the Champions League final loss to Paris Saint-Germain. Calhanoglu, Frattesi & Dumfries Back For Inter Vs River Plate MILAN, ITALY – MARCH 30: Davide Frattesi of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's secon goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on March 30, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) According to the Gazzetta dello Sport, all five of the above-mentioned quintet will miss Inter's next match. Advertisement That means that they will sit out Saturday's second Club World Cup group stage match against Urawa Red Diamonds. However, anticipates the Gazzetta, three of the five can return for Inter's following match. The Nerazzurri face River Plate in their final group stage match next week. And according to the Gazzetta, Calhanoglu, Frattesi, and Dumfries should all be available for that match. On the other hand, Zielinski and Bisseck won't be able to feature in that match.. Should Inter reach the knockouts, the Polish and German internationals will be targeting returns for the round of sixteen.
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2 days ago
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Report – Galatasaray Strike Verbal Agreement With Inter Milan & Turkey Midfielder
Inter Milan midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu has reportedly agreed to join reigning Super Lig title holders Galatasaray. Per Turkish outlet Sabah via FCInterNews, the parties have reached an 'agreement in principle.' Advertisement The future of Hakan Calhanoglu was among the major talking points last summer. However, he eventually knocked back Bayern Munich's approach to pledge his loyalty to Inter. Fast forward one year, the 31-year-old is on the verge of a sensational move to Turkey, with Galatasaray poised to seal the deal. Galatasaray Reach Verbal Agreement with Inter Milan Ace Hakan Calhanoglu MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Despite never playing in his homeland, Calhanoglu is keen to make his mark in Istanbul. Therefore, Galatasaray have taken advantage of the player's will and could soon open talks with Inter. But despite offering the ex-AC Milan playmaker a pharaonic contract, they are unwilling to splash out a fortune on the transfer fee. Indeed, Inter have named a €40 million price tag on Calhanoglu and won't budge on it. Meanwhile, Galatasaray would only go as far as €20m to get the deal over the line.
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3 days ago
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Report – Turkey Captain ‘Not Untouchable' But Inter Milan Won't Let Him Go For Peanuts
Report – Turkey Captain 'Not Untouchable' But Inter Milan Won't Let Him Go For Peanuts Inter Milan do not consider Galatasaray target Hakan Calhanoglu untouchable and are open to negotiating his potential departure. However, per Corriere dello Sport via FCInterNews, they'll only do so under their own terms. Advertisement Indeed, Hakan Calhanoglu could end his four-year association with the Nerazzurri in the coming weeks. Despite turning down Bayern Munich last year, the 31-year-old could leave the San Siro this summer. Meanwhile, Galatasaray have prepared a massive contract offer to tempt him to move to Istanbul. Inter Milan Willing to Negotiate Hakan Calhanoglu Sale MILAN, ITALY – FEBRUARY 25: Hakan Calhanoglu of FC Internazionale celebrates after scoring their team's second goal during the Coppa Italia, Quarter Final match between FC Internazionale and SS Lazio at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on February 25, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) Although Inter would reluctantly offload the ex-AC Milan midfielder, he won't go cheap. Instead, any interested club would need to table a bid in the region of €40 million to get Inter's go-ahead. That's a price tag that could blow Galatasaray out of the water. Advertisement However, Inter cannot afford to lose Calhanoglu for peanuts, knowing any potential replacement would cost a fortune. Indeed, Lazio's Nicolo Rovella is the leading candidate to fill the gap. Yet, there's a substantial €50m release clause in play. Moreover, Torino star Samuele Ricci commands a significant price tag, not to mention fierce competition from other Serie A clubs.
