According to broadcast giant ESPN, a very interesting transfer development has now come out Tottenham Hotspur involving Inter Milan forward Ivan Perisic.
The Lowdown: Conte eyes attacking upgrade...
Spurs manager Antonio Conte, having guided his side to within touching distance of a previously unthought of top-four finish in the Premier League, also sets one eye on the looming transfer window.
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The Times claim he wants as many as six major signings in the summer 'at least' with eight Lilywhites players potentially heading out the exit door.
Sergio Reguilón, Emerson Royal, Steven Bergwijn, Giovani Lo Celso and Tanguy Ndombele could be given Conte's axe among others and it is believed that the 52-year-old wants to bring in a new forward.
The Latest: Perisic development emerges...
Now, as per big name broadcaster ESPN and their reporter James Olley on Twitter, the north Londoners are 'exploring a deal to sign' Perisic from Inter as they eye a Bosman move.
Spurs have apparently made contact over the 33-year-old with the US news outlet also reporting that he is open to reuniting with former boss Conte at N17.
The Verdict: Get it done?
Even at 33, Perisic has been integral at the San Siro this season, with former midfielder Fausto Pizzi calling the Croatian 'incredible' with 'no others' like him in the Italian top flight (via TUTTOmercatoWEB).
A mainstay under Simone Inzaghi, only teammate Hakan Calhanoglu has averaged a higher match-rating per 90 than Perisic as Inter's ace stands out as one of their top performers (WhoScored).
Landing the attacker on a free deal could come as quite a brilliant quick-fix for Spurs in the forward positions for around one-two seasons before a more permanent solution can be found.
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