Turkish Giants Table Loan Offer Amid Stalemate Over Buy Clause Conditions.

Davide Frattesi

Galatasaray have made a concrete move to sign Inter Milan midfielder Davide Frattesi, submitting an official proposal last week as the January 2026 transfer window heats up.

The Turkish champions offered a €5 million loan fee with a €30 million buy clause, aligning closely with Inter’s overall valuation of around €35 million. However, the deal remains stalled over the conditions for making the purchase obligatory – Inter insist on straightforward triggers (such as a low number of appearances), while Galatasaray prefer more flexible terms.

The Lions have also tabled a lucrative salary package to convince the 26-year-old Italy international, who has grown frustrated with limited playing time at San Siro under Cristian Chivu. Frattesi, initially reluctant about a move to Turkey, is now open to the project amid interest from Juventus (blocked by Inter) and others.

Galatasaray’s push comes as they aim to bolster midfield for domestic and European challenges, with their Champions League status potentially influencing a permanent deal. Inter, meanwhile, are willing to sell abroad to fund squad reinforcements.

Negotiations continue, with a breakthrough possible in the coming days.