Manchester United Transfer News: Latest Ivan Perisic, Marouane Fellaini Rumours

Inter Milan are reportedly set to include a €70 million (£64 million) release clause in a new contract for winger Ivan Perisic, who was a target for Manchester United in the summer.

According to Tuttosport (h/t Football Italia), having kept the Croatian beyond the transfer deadline, the Serie A side are keen to tie him down to a long-term deal. Inter will offer Perisic €4.7 million (£4.3 million) per year as part of his new deal, it's added.

As reported, the Red Devils wanted Perisic, with United boss Jose Mourinho said to have met the player in March to discuss a transfer. The Old Trafford outfit were apparently reluctant to meet Inter's £50 million valuation of the player.

Perisic would have been another excellent addition to the Red Devils squad. Samuel Luckhurst of the Manchester Evening News suggested the attacking-midfield positions are a little short at United:

It's easy to see why Mourinho would have loved to have added Perisic. The former VfL Wolfsburg man is a player in the Portuguese's mould: tenacious, aggressive and has limitless energy. He would bring a different threat to the side than what Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial offer.

Additionally, Perisic chips in with big contributions on a regular basis. His crossing is exceptional. As is his shooting and ability to find space at the back post.

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As Squawka Football noted, he's showed United what they missed out on early in the Serie A season:

If a new contract is signed and the aforementioned clause is included in the terms, it may spell the end of United's interest in the player.

Though he's a fine footballer, it would be a massive surprise to see the Red Devils part with so much for someone who isn't a world-class talent and, at 28, will not offer much in terms of longevity.

Marouane Fellaini 'Agreement in Principle'

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According to Eren Sarigul of Turkish Football, Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has an "agreement in principle" with Galatasaray to join next summer.

"Meanwhile, Galatasaray's rivals Fenerbahce have also been in talks with Fellaini," Sarigul reported. "The Yellow Canaries want to sign the Belgium international from Manchester United in January."

Fellaini's contract at Old Trafford expires at the end of the campaign, meaning he is free to agree a deal with a new club from January.

During his time at Old Trafford, the Belgium international has split opinion among United supporters. But Mourinho is clearly a fan, suggesting to the press in the summer that it would be easier for Galatasaray to prise the 54-year-old away from the Red Devils than get Fellaini.

Whether by luck or design from Mourinho, United have been a more productive outfit this season when the 29-year-old is on the field, per Ben McAleer of WhoScored.com:

It's clear Mourinho trusts Fellaini. While he may not be the most technical player on the ball or the most dynamic in his defensive work, he does a fine job for the team in a couple of different positions. Late in games, he can pose a major threat when his side is seeking to play direct football.

There will be a discussion to have over the player's future in the months to come, especially if Fellaini can get regular games elsewhere. Nevertheless, you sense that if Mourinho gets his way, the midfielder will remain at Old Trafford for a while yet.