Italian media reveals Inter Milan s midfielder transfer plan: If Calhanoglu leaves the team, he will buy Zaka at a low cost

July 13th news from the "Milan Sports Daily", Inter Milan has formulated a plan for potential midfield changes this summer: Once Calhanoglu turns to Galatasaray, the club will launch an alternative plan, with the goal directly targeting Leverkusen captain Granit Zacha.

report pointed out that although Galatasaray has not yet made an official offer, the Turkish Super League giants are still evaluating the possibility of introducing a Turkish international. Inter Milan has priced 25 million to 30 million euros for Cialhanolu. If the transaction is completed, the management has locked in Zachar as a replacement. The 32-year-old Swiss midfielder has a contract with Leverkusen for three years, but the club is willing to release people at a "humanized price" of 12 million to 15 million euros.

Technical level, Zhaka is regarded as an ideal candidate to maintain midfield experience and strength. Although he is older, Arsenal, under Arteta and Leverkusen, coached by Alonso, have both shown top-notch standards. If joining, Inter Milan will provide a three-year contract to ensure smooth connection during the midfield transition period.

It is worth noting that Inter Milan's long-term interest in Atlanta midfielder Ederson has not faded, but the "real blue and black" insists on not giving up on 60 million euros, making the transaction extremely difficult. In contrast, Zachar's cost-effectiveness is more in line with the positioning of "experience supplement" in the youth strategy dominated by Oak Capital.

In addition, Inter Milan has invested nearly 70 million euros this summer to introduce new stars such as Sucic, Luis Enrique, and Boni, but the management believes that "immediate combat power" is still needed in a specific position. In addition to midfield, defensive signings may also follow a similar logic, provided that Parma can lower the asking price for young centreback Leoni.

Zhaka himself is open to leaving the team. Despite receiving a generous offer from the Saudi League, he prefers to stay in the top European leagues, and through communication with Inter goalkeeper Sommer, he has learned about the friendly environment of the Nerazzurians to veterans. The sports brands it operates personally are expected to expand the Italian market.

Calhanoglu's future is still dependent on Galatasaray's follow-up actions. Inter Milan has maintained tactical wait-and-seeness, and does not rule out the possibility of players staying in the team, but has also completed all preliminary preparations for Zachar's transfer.