Story byInter Milan Stand Firm Over Italy Midfielder Amid Arsenal Links & Will Allow Galatasaray Target To Leave If He AsksSempreInter. comSun, March 1, 2026 at 8:45 PM UTC·2 min readThe futures of Nicolo Barella and Hakan Calhanoglu are becoming one of the most intriguing subplots of Inter Milan’s summer, with both players’ situations hinging on their own decisions rather than the club’s intentions. As noted by L’Interista, Calhanoglu came close to leaving Inter last summer following the Champions League final defeat, with his well-documented fallout with Lautaro Martinez adding further uncertainty. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementA move never materialised, but the pull of Galatasaray has not weakened. The Turkish club’s manager and president continue to make public declarations of interest, and Inter’s position is clear, if Calhanoglu asks to leave, they will not stand in his way. With one year remaining on his contract, any exit would still require an adequate offer. The club’s preference is to keep him and have him guide Aleksandar Stankovic’s development, but ultimately the decision rests with the player. Inter Firm Over Barella Demands As Club Gives Him & Calhanoglu Control Over Their FutureMADRID, SPAIN – NOVEMBER 26: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale Milano looks on during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD5 match between Atletico de Madrid and FC Internazionale Milano at Estadio Metropolitano on November 26, 2025 in Madrid, Spain.
