Manchester United fans delighted as Ivan Perisic scores against Chelsea... but Inter Milan boss Luciano Spalletti insists his star man is going nowhere
- Ivan Perisic has been continuously been linked with move to Manchester United
- United fans were delighted as their target scored against Chelsea on Saturday
- Luciano Spalletti revealed there has been no significant contact in recent weeks
- Inter Milan manager noted it would be very difficult to replace Perisic now
Manchester United supporters were delighted to see one of their transfer targets net against a rival on Saturday, as Ivan Perisic put Chelsea to the sword in Singapore.
The Inter Milan winger added a second for the Italians in a 2-1 victory over Chelsea, but he could well be set for a £45million move to Old Trafford this summer.
On Twitter, fans waxed lyrical about the Croatian's ability, with one noting that he would be 'deadly in the Premier League.'
Ivan Perisic fires the ball past Cesar Azpilicueta to add a second for Inter Milan against Chelsea
Perisic's goal, and overall performance, sent Manchester United fans wild on social media
Another user compared the potential move of Gylfi Sigurdsson to Everton as yet another reason United should part with their cash this summer.
'If Everton are willing to pay £50m for Sigurddson, then Utd should be all over the Perisic deal for £48m,' @zJamie_ wrote.
If Inter Milan boss Luciano Spalletti is to be believed though, United fans shouldn't get their hopes too high.
The Italian insisted on Saturday that the 'conversation is over' when it comes to a potential move away for in-demand winger Perisic.
'There has been no more significant contact in the last few weeks,' he told inter.it. 'So for me the conversation is over.
'The more days that go by, the more difficult it becomes for us to replace him and therefore I would strongly oppose his departure.'
Perisic (left) has been continually linked with a £45million move to Manchester United
It had been thought the Italian club wanted Anthony Martial on loan as part of a potential £45million transfer.
Spalletti has always maintained his stance is that he wants Perisic to remain with Inter and his resolve appears to have hardened.
Former Wolfsburg player Perisic scored 11 Serie A goals for the Nerazzurri last season.
That impressive form was only enough to help Inter to a disappointing seventh place, though, meaning no European football.
Luciano Spalletti said 'the conversation is over' regarding a possible move for Perisic
Perisic is one of Inter's best players and will command a high transfer fee for all suitors
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