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Croatia's forward Ivan Perisic celebrates after scoring a goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)
Croatia's forward Ivan Perisic celebrates after scoring a goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup final football match between France and Croatia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on July 15, 2018. (Photo by GABRIEL BOUYS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS (Photo credit should read GABRIEL BOUYS/AFP/Getty Images)GABRIEL BOUYS/Getty Images

Manchester United Transfer News: Ivan Perisic Fuels Premier League Rumours

Gianni Verschueren
Aug 4, 2018

Ivan Perisic has given new life to the rumours linking him with Manchester United, admitting in an interview he would still like to play in the Premier League.

Speaking toย Sportske novostiย (h/t Goal's Chris Burton), the Croat emphasised he would only leave Inter Milan for a top side, before touching on his plans for the future:

"I heard some clubs want meย but they have to talk to my club and only after that could I join the negotiations and decide.

"If I was to change club, it could only be to a top league and top club.

"Only God knows what will happen in future, I am happy at Inter but we all know anything is possible in football.

"Honestly, I would like to test myself in all of the biggest leagues but the question is will I have the time, I am 29 and working to extend my career as long as I can.ย 

"Yes, I'd like to play in England and Spainย but I don't know if there is enough time left."

ROME, ITALY - MAY 20: Ivan Perisic of FC Internazionale in action during the serie A match between SS Lazio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Olimpico on May 20, 2018 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Marco Rosi/Getty Images)
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Perisicย has been linked with United for years, and after his great showing at the 2018ย FIFAWorld Cup, speculation has once again returned. He's been one of Inter's top stars since 2015, but at the age of 29, the Croat is seemingly running out of time to secure a lucrative move to England or Spain.

Per Burton, United manager Joseย Mourinhoย chased him hard last season, only to watch as the formerย Wolfsburgย and Dortmund man signed a new long-term contract in September.

But progression has been slow for Inter, and theย Nerazzurriย still sit well behindย archrivalsJuventusย in theย Serieย A pecking order. Inter have enjoyed a fine summer transfer window, but they're not expected to push theย Bianconeriย for the title this season.

That could still convinceย Perisicย the time to leave is now, while he's still in prime and capable of performances like this one againstย Benevento:

The long-term deal would complicate matters, and in all likelihood, United would have to overpay forย Perisicย if they wanted to land him. But with the Premier League transfer deadline quickly approaching, the team may well decide to do so, anyway, as their transfer business has so far been limited.

These rumours have been floating around for years, but the player continues to address them, indicating at least some willingness to make the move. Whether United are still interested remains to be seen, however.

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