Manchester United were reported to be linked with a move for Hakan Calhanoglu
Summer always brings rumours to the surface at Old Trafford. Manchester United are feeling the pressure to strengthen a squad that performed disastrously in the last Premier League season. Fans are calling for signings with quality and impact, names that fit in without forcing their arrival. The Red Devils are looking at options like Fabian Ruiz.
Eyes are once again turning to players with vision and ball-striking ability, which is where Hakan Calhanoglu comes in. Although some Italian and Turkish media outlets place him close to a move, reports are emerging that dampen any immediate hopes. The club need reinforcements who know how to move the ball and break lines, but sometimes hopes are dashed in a matter of hours.
Journalist Fabrizio Romano, known for his reliability, ruled out any concrete talks between Manchester United, Inter Milan and Calhanoglu. He said he does not know any contact, contradicting what Orazio Accomando reported earlier: that the Red Devils are already competing with Fulham, Galatasaray and Saudi clubs for the midfielder. Inter are reportedly asking for €40 million, a figure that would rule out the Turkish club from the race. The story remains unfinished because Calhanoglu would like to wear the Galatasaray shirt, although he knows that his future may lie elsewhere. With Romano dampening the spark, fans are wondering whether it makes sense to revive this option.
Would Calhanoglu’s €40m price tag be a worthwhile investment for Manchester United’s midfield?
Opinion:
We don’t think it’s a bad idea for Manchester United to reconsider signing Hakan Calhanoglu, even with Romano pouring cold water on it. Sometimes, a dead rumour revives if conditions change. The price is worth debating: 40 million seems high for a player who is not young but offers creativity, set-piece striking and composure. If Bruno doesn’t last the whole season, Calhanoglu could fill that gap.
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In a 3-4-2-1 system, Ruben Amorim values midfielders with vertical passing, the ability to receive the ball with their back to goal and the ability to arrive from the second line. The 31-year-old knows how to move between centre-backs and full-backs, has a powerful shot from outside the box and can slow the game down when required. He would fit in behind the striker, floating in that double line of attacking midfielders.
Fulham or Saudi Arabia may tempt him with higher salaries, but Old Trafford offers a different showcase. If United are serious, they will have to move quickly and show a stable project. Amorim wants versatile players who don’t need a long time to adapt. Competition is not scary if there is real ambition. Adding the Turkish international would bring experience to a team that mixes young talent and veterans without too much competitive spirit. In our opinion, United should watch how Inter move on this issue, negotiate downwards if there is the slightest opportunity and convince the Turk that his career can come full circle in England. Even if Romano denies it today, the market never closes completely. Meanwhile, in other news, Arsenal are ready to offer £43m for Manchester United target Ademola Lookman