Arsenal are allegedly keen to bring the Croatian to the Emirates on loan.
Arsenal want to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic on loan before Thursday’s transfer deadline, according to a report from BBC Sport, and some Gunners fans took to Twitter in reaction to the speculation.
The 29-year-old, who is set to turn 30 in one week, is one of the most highly-rated, hard-working wingers on the continent, but it could be argued that he is already past his best.
Perisic, a Croatia nternational, has chalked up a rather underwhelming three goals and five assists in 25 appearances in all competitions for Inter this season.
He does have the kind of qualities that Arsenal currently lack, however.
The Inter man has plenty of energy, drive and determination, and he will always put in a shift both defensively and in the final third.
He is vastly experienced in playing at the very highest level too, having reached the World Cup final with Croatia in the summer of 2018.
Some Arsenal fans don’t seem to be convinced that, given Perisic’s age, he has what it takes to succeed in the Premier League, however…
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