Premier League transfer news: Ivan Perisic, Anthony Martial, Frenkie De Jong

Premier League transfer news and rumours

Perisic to United?

Inter Milan are considering selling Ivan Perisic but will demand a fee of £31m for the Croatia star.

The 29-year-old winger was a target last summer for Manchester United, The Sun reports, but the Red Devils failed to meet Inter’s asking price of £48m.

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With the lower asking price and Perisic failing to “hit the heights” of previous seasons, United boss Jose Mourinho could finally get his man next year.

Martial to Inter?

While Ivan Perisic could leave Inter Milan for Manchester United, The Guardian reports that French striker Anthony Martial could move in the other direction. But Sky Sports says that United are braced for January interest in Martial from Chelsea and Juventus.

De Jong will cost £75m

If Manchester City want to sign Frenkie De Jong from Ajax they’ll have to pay a club-record fee of £75m. The Holland midfielder is rated as one of Europe’s best young players and has been dubbed “the new Johan Cruyff” by the Daily Mirror. Barcelona are also keen on the 21-year-old.

Kante to sign new Blues deal

French World Cup-winning midfielder N’Golo Kante is close to signing a new contract at Chelsea worth £300,000-a-week. The 27-year-old is reportedly happy with the terms of the new five-year deal. (The Daily Telegraph)

PSG join Eriksen race

French giants Paris Saint-Germain are the latest club linked with a move for Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen. Real Madrid and Juventus are also thought to be keen on the Danish playmaker. (Daily Express)

Mata takes his time

Spanish midfielder Juan Mata will take his time before deciding on his future at Manchester United. Although he’s been in talks with United over a new deal, the 30-year-old’s current Old Trafford contract expires at the end of the season. (ESPN)

Lazio would sell Milinkovic-Savic – at the right price

Lazio president Claudio Lotito has revealed that if the right offer was made for star midfielder Sergej Milinkovic-Savic the club would consider selling. The 23-year-old Serbian international has previously been linked with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona and Juventus. (ESPN)

Hammers eye Koutris

Olympiakos left-back Leonardo Koutris is a target for West Ham United. The Hammers sent sporting director Mario Husillos to watch the defender make his Greece debut against Finland last Thursday. (The Daily Telegraph)

Elneny to become a Fox?

Leicester City are interested in signing Mohamed Elneny from Arsenal. The Egyptian midfielder is out of favour at the Emirates and the Foxes could make a move in January. (Leicester Mercury)