According to the "Sports of Milan, Cialhanoglu demanded an annual salary of more than 8 million euros, and negotiations with Galatasaray broke down.

reported that Calhanoglu confirmed that it would stay at Inter Milan. He was indeed negotiating with Galatasaray. Galatasaray did conduct in-depth investigations into the economic conditions required to introduce Calhanoglu (although no formal offer), but the negotiations between the two sides broke down due to Calhanoglu's annual salary (including bonus) proposed by Calhanoglu for 8 million euros.

Inter Milan's asking price of at least 25 million euros is not an obstacle. The biggest obstacle affecting Galatasaray's introduction of Calhanoglu is the players' salary asking price. Agent Stipic refused to give up his existing contractual rights. Calhanoglu's current annual salary at Inter Milan includes a basic salary of 7.5 million euros + a 1 million Champions League qualification bonus, which can reach about 8 million euros in total. And Galatasaray has no intention of meeting (and has to provide a three-year contract) and has withdrawn from the competition. Inter Milan turned its focus to the transfer issues of Lukeman and Leoni.