Manchester United have reportedly failed with a new move for Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.
According to Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio, Manchester United have had a new bid worth €45million (£39.5million) for Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic rejected.
The Red Devils have already tied up one deal this summer by luring Swedish international Victor Lindelof to Old Trafford from Benfica, but manager Jose Mourinho is in the market for more additions.
Inter Milan’s Ivan Perisic celebrates scoring
United have been forced to release Zlatan Ibrahimovic following his serious injury, meaning that Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial could be pushed into central attacking positions rather than being used out wide.
Despite having Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, another winger appears to be on Mourinho’s wish list – but he isn’t having much luck in landing one of his top targets.
Sky Italia’s Gianluca Di Marzio reports that United have submitted a €45million (£39.5million) bid to sign Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic, but the Serie A side have rejected the latest offer.
Inter are allegedly adamant that they won’t offer any discount from their €55million (£48million) asking price, leaving the ball in United’s court as they attempt to bring the Croatian wide man to Old Trafford.
Croatia’s Ivan Perisic celebrates scoring against Spain
The 28-year-old hit 11 goals and eight assists for Inter last season, but his work rate and defensive contribution that is attracting Mourinho’s interest just as much as his threat in the final third.
The former Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg star would be a superb addition to United’s attacking options, but whether United are willing to go close to £50million for a winger who turns 29 in February remains to be seen.
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