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Luciano Spalletti 'strongly opposes' sale of Ivan Perisic to Manchester United

SINGAPORE - JULY 27: Ivan Perisic #44 of FC Interernazionale runs during the International Champions Cup match between FC Bayern Munich and FC Internaziona
Image: Ivan Perisic will be tough to replace says Luciano Spalletti

Inter Milan boss Luciano Spalletti says he will "strongly oppose" any move for Ivan Perisic if Manchester United make a firm offer for the Croatia winger.

Sky Sports News reported earlier in the month that United were close to agreeing a fee for Perisic, with Inter holding out for a £48m transfer fee or a deal that would see Anthony Martial head to the Serie A club.

But Perisic has gone on Inter's pre-season tour of Asia, impressing in the 2-0 win over Bayern Munich, and Spalletti says the lack of time to find a replacement would make a transfer even more difficult.

Perisic joined Inter from Wolfsburg in 2015 and enjoyed a fine second campaign in Serie A last season, contributing 11 goals and six assists.

MILAN, ITALY - MAY 07:  AS Roma coach Luciano Spalletti shouts to his players durin the Serie A match between AC Milan and AS Roma at Stadio Giuseppe Meazz
Image: Spalletti says time is running out for a deal to be done between United and Inter

"Until now, there hasn't been any important contact," Spalletti said.

"There was something you already know about at the beginning of the window (but) there was no follow-up and so, for me, the topic is over.

"It's true as time goes by, it becomes more and more difficult to replace him with another player.

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"I will strongly oppose the sale of Perisic if an offer comes."

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