The transfer window is just heating up for Bayern Munich. After quick signings of center-back Hiroki Itō and winger Michael Olise, the Bavarians may be turning their attention to the midfield next — in the form of Inter Milan and Türkiye star Hakan Çalhanoğlu.
TRT Spor confirmed directly through the player that the German Rekordmeister has “approached” him — as captured by @iMiaSanMia on Friday afternoon:
Other reports suggest the 30-year-old, currently representing Türkiye at EURO 2024 in Germany, is already interested in joining the Bavarians — even though news of the contact is only just surfacing. Is another quick deal in the works?
Sport Bild detailed the reason for Bayern’s interest in the Serie A veteran — apparently related to the increasingly frustrating pursuit of Fulham destroyer João Palhinha. Via @iMiaSanMia:
Hakan Çalhanoğlu has been discussed as a potential alternative to João Palhinha, although he has a different profile. Bayern are willing to make a final offer for the Portuguese. If Fulham rejects it, then the deal could fall through completely. That’s why Bayern are now considering Çalhanoğlu [@altobelli13, @cfbayern]
Where would Çalhanoğlu fit into a Bayern midfield that includes — for now — Leon Goretzka, Konrad Laimer, Aleksandar Pavlović, and Joshua Kimmich?