Atalanta Star Tops Inter Milan Shortlist Of Calhanoglu Replacements – Two Italy Midfielders Other Targets

Originally posted on SempreInter.com | By Toni Weeler | Last updated Jun 20, 2025 9:45 AM ET

Atalanta’s Ederson is at the top of Inter Milan’s targets to replace Hakan Calhanoglu, whilst Nicolo Rovella and Samuele Ricci are also on their radar

This according to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan are bracing for the possibility that Hakan Calhanoglu could leave this summer.

The Nerazzurri know full well that Galatasaray are keen to sign the 31-year-old. And they are just waiting to see if the Turkish champions make an offer.

Therefore, in the meantime, Inter are planning for the possibility of a future without Calhanoglu.

Ederson Tops Inter Shortlist To Replace Calhanoglu – Rovella & Ricci Also Targets

According to Italian broadcaster SportMediaset, Inter’s top target to replace Calhanoglu would be Atalanta midfielder Ederson.

The 25-year-old would cost around €40 million, the broadcaster anticipates.

Meanwhile, Inter would face competition from Derby d’Italia rivals Juventus to sign Ederson.

Then, reports Mediaset, there are two Italian internationals on the shortlist behind the Brazilian.

Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella is a player Inter see as capable of replacing Calhanoglu. The 23-year-old has a release clause of €50 million in his contract with the Biancocelesti.

Meanwhile, Mediaset anticipate, Torino’s Samuele Ricci is another player Inter could target to replace Calhanoglu.

AC Milan had seemingly been close to a deal for Ricci. However, that has not materialized as their interest appears to fade away.

This article first appeared on SempreInter.com and was syndicated with permission.

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