MANCHESTER UNITED are edging closer to securing Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic.
That’s according to Italian journalist Tancredi Palmeri.
Winger Perisic has been on Jose Mourinho’s radar for some time but talks between United and Inter have stalled.
United are reluctant to meet Inter’s £48million valuation and the Serie A giants have thrown a spanner in the works by requesting Anthony Martial as part of any deal.
Perisic has been playing for Inter in their pre-season matches but is still thought to be pushing for an exit.
Inter boss Luciano Spalletti says he wants the Croatia international to stay but the situation may be out of his control.
“I want to keep him but we must consider the opinion of the club and player,” he said.
And Palmeri reckons Spalletti’s comments mean Perisic is almost certain to join the Red Devils this summer.
“Perisic even closer to Manchester United after Inter manager saying that he has to deal with the will of the player and the club,” Palmeri tweeted.
Perisic even closer to Manchester United after Inter manager saying that ne has to deal with the will of the player and the club
— Tancredi Palmeri (@tancredipalmeri) July 27, 2017
Spalletti has previously suggested Inter must receive a respectable offer to match their valuation, as well as identify a replacement, before they consider selling Persic.
“He’s an important player in the team and we’re counting on him to start the new season,” he said.
“Sure, there were rumours, but the status quo is that we want to keep Perisic.
“Having said that, if someone comes in with a very difficult offer to reject, then we’ll consider that.
“But, of course, we’ll need to find a valid alternative for Perisic as well.”
Source:ww.express.co.uk