Manchester United knocked back by Inter Milan in pursuit of Ivan Perisic as Luciano Spalletti takes Croatian star 'off the market'
- Manchester United have made Ivan Perisic a key target this summer
- Reports in Italy suggest that Inter Milan are blocking any potential move
- Italian giants are thought to be demanding £44m for the Croatian winger
Manchester United's hopes of signing Inter Milan star Ivan Perisic have been dealt a blow with new boss Luciano Spalletti desperate to keep the winger.
Reports in Italy suggest the Croat has been taken 'off the market' by the club's new manager as they seek to challenge for major honours next season.
Jose Mourinho has been desperate to add the pacy 28-year-old to his side, but Italian publication Corriere dello Sport are suggesting he may struggle to get his man.
Corriere dello Sport report that Inter Milan are desperate to keep Ivan Perisic
The Croatian winger is a key target for Jose Mourinho ahead of the new season
Sportsmail reported earlier this month that Mourinho wanted Perisic on board ahead of United's pre-season tour of the United States in July.
The former Borussia Dortmund midfielder would command a fee of £44million, and the manager sees him as a key addition to strengthen his squad.
Inter are facing pressure to meet Financial Fair Play rules, and so are looking for a hefty fee for a player who cost them £14.5m when he signed from Wolfsburg in 2015.
During his time at Dortmund Perisic clashed with then boss and current Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp who, after the player complained about a lack of first-team action, said his behaviour 'belongs to the kindergarten'.
Mourinho has already swooped for Benfica defender Victor Lindelof in a £30.7m deal, and there are likely to be further moves as they prepare for a return to the Champions League.
New Inter boss Luciano Spalletti has reportedly taken the 28-year-old 'off the market'
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