Inter Milan have identified Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella as their top target to replace Hakan Calhanoglu this summer.

This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper La Repubblica, via FCInter1908. They report that the Biancocelesti want the Italian international’s full €50 million release clause.

Inter Milan are seriously considering the possibility that Hakan Calhanoglu could leave the club this summer.

Turkish giants Galatasaray have reportedly made Calhanoglu a major target. According to La Repubblica, the Istanbul-based club are ready to offer Inter €30 million for the 31-year-old.

Meanwhile, Galatasaray are reportedly offering Calhanoglu himself wages of €10 million net per season.

Inter Milan Line Up Nicolo Rovella As Top Target To Replace Calhanoglu

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Inter Milan are far from unwilling to sell Hakan Calhanoglu this summer.

And according to La Repubblica, the Nerazzurri have one target in mind to replace the former AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder.

Lazio midfielder Nicolo Rovella has a similar profile to Calhanoglu.

And La Repubblica report that the 23-year-old is right at the top of the Nerazzurri’s shortlist.

However, Rovella would not come cheap. Lazio will not offer any sort of discounts on such a crucial player in their midfield.

La Repubblica report that there is a €50 million release clause in Rovella’s contract with the Biancoelesti. And the capital club would expect that clause to be met if they’re to sell him.

On the other hand, report La Repubblica, Inter consider that fee to be excessive.