Inter wanted Sissoko in January, could Spurs use it to their advantage?

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Tottenham are reportedly interested in Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.

Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly opened talks with the agent of Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic over a potential summer move to north London, and they could hold a trump card in a move to sign the Croatian.

FC Inter News claim Spurs have begun negotiations with the 29-year-old’s agent Fali Ramidani, though Inter are keen to keep the former Wolfsburg attacker at the San Siro.

But Spurs could push through a deal to sign Perisic by offering Moussa Sissoko as a makeweight in a deal to land the experienced winger, who was reportedly a target for Inter in the January transfer window.

Spanish newspaper AS claimed France international Sissoko was on Inter’s shortlist earlier this season, though the former Newcastle United man ended up remaining with Mauricio Pochettino’s side.

Sissoko is thought of highly by Pochettino, but is way down the pecking order at Spurs with the likes of Christian Eriksen, Erik Lamela, Son Heung-min and Lucas Moura considered ahead of him.

If Spurs’ interest in Perisic is true, they could be landing a player who has starred in blue and black once again, scoring 11 goals and providing the same amount in assists during his 39 league and cup appearances this season.

The Croatian has previously drawn interest from Manchester United and he is likely to be on a number of clubs’ shortlist this summer, but Spurs will surely be in pole position to land Perisic if they use Sissoko in a deal.

Pochettino should look to include Sissoko in a player-plus-cash deal, then, if he is serious about landing Perisic.