Inter Milan has shown interest in Granit Xhaka, as reported by 'La Gazzetta dello Sport'. The Italian sports daily, in its Sunday edition front page, indicated that Xhaka might be an ideal midfield partner for Niccolò Barella under the new Inter coach, Christian Chivu. This interest arises from the expected departure of Hakan Çalhanoğlu, who is anticipated to join Fenerbahce Istanbul for a transfer fee of 25 million euros. It has been communicated to Inter, through an intermediary, that Xhaka has decided to distance himself from a potential move to Neom SC in Saudi Arabia due to family reasons. Meanwhile, Inter's city rival, AC Milan, also expressed interest but did not proceed with an offer to Bayer Leverkusen.

Inter Milan is reportedly considering Granit Xhaka as a potential addition to their squad, aiming to infuse experience into their team. Xhaka, who is currently with Bayer Leverkusen, is seen as a suitable profile by the club. With the transfer window open until the end of July, there is ample time for negotiations. Meanwhile, Juventus is also showing interest in Xhaka, potentially setting the stage for a transfer market derby in Italy. Inter's interest in Xhaka is partly due to the possible departure of Hakan Calhanoglu, who is reportedly being pursued by Galatasaray. The club is keen on strengthening their squad with experienced players to support the young talents acquired ahead of the Club World Cup, as preparations for the new season commence on July 26.