Bayer Leverkusen star Hakan Calhanoglu could be sold should a significant transfer bid be made, the club’s CEO has admitted.
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Calhanoglu, 21, has established himself as one of the best young talents in the Bundesliga in recent seasons, and the free-kick specialist has scored 18 goals in 63 games in all competitions for Leverkusen.
Schade explained: “We want to keep Hakan, but with us there is a pain threshold”.
The midfielder is also attracting interest from Spanish giants Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
Under the terms of that agreement, United will have to meet the €40 million (£29m) release clause that comes as part of that deal.
When asked whether he is aware of Manchester United’s interest in the player, the Leverkusen CEO said: “I can see that, but I am calm and relaxed”.
Leverkusen sporting director Rudi Voller told Sport Bild: “It is true that we had several enquiries, but we did not want to sell the player, which would weaken us”.
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The 21-year-old Turkey global has scored five goals and provided four assists this season; he has a contract until 2019 with the club.
