Ivan Perisic is in London for a medical examination at Tottenham.
The 33-year-old, who can play as a winger and striker, will sign a two-year contract and become one of Antonio Conte’s first signings in the summer window.
Inter Milan CEO Giuseppe Marotta admits he wanted to keep Perisic this summer, but could not persuade him to stay in Milan.
“There is repentance,” Marotta said Monday. “But I wanted to try a new experience in the Premier League.
“We were not in a position to make better offers, simply his choice was based on a future different from the current one. Maximum respect for that and many thanks to him too.”
Goalkeeper Fraser Forster has also agreed to sign for the Spurs when his contract at Southampton expires and has already completed his medical examinations.
The Croatia international, who has played 113 games for his country and scored in the 2018 World Cup final, has been at Inter since 2015. He won the Serie A last season with Tottenham Conte. to spend the 2019-20 season on loan to Bayern Munich. where he lifted the Champions.
Despite speculation about his future at the Spurs, Conte is preparing for next season at the club after talks with football general manager Fabio Paratici on Friday.
Image: Perisic worked with Spurs boss Antonio Conte at Inter Milan
Conte has been told the club wants to sign at least six or seven players, as the Spurs are looking to support the Italian in the transfer market.
The Spurs are aiming for several areas, with goalkeeper, center-back, winger, central midfielder and striker among the positions they plan to strengthen. Conte deployed Perisic as a left winger during his time at Inter after bringing him back into the game.
Why are the Spurs signing Perisic?
Image: At 33, Perisic represents a change in Spurs transfer policy under Conte
Lyall Thomas, deputy editor of Sky Sports News:
“Tottenham don’t usually invest in players over 30, much less at 33, but with a free transfer that makes sense.
“First of all, it’s someone Antonio Conte wants, having worked with him before at Inter Milan, so it’s a great way to show support to the coach early in the window.
Image: Ivan Perisic was influential at Inter last season
“But from the point of view of football, it makes even more sense. Perisic has experience, right at the head of the game. He is a winner. He has won the Champions League with Bayern Munich and the Serie A title with Count the 2021.
“He also remains at the forefront of his game, despite his age, and can pose a threat from a variety of positions. Conte made him a left winger for his title-winning team, but he can also offer coverage and competition. -Min Son and Dejan Kulusevski in the forward positions.
“Conte wants to add experienced leaders to his squad to get Tottenham to compete on all fronts next season and Perisic will bring that in abundance.”
“Spurs clearly support Conte this summer”
Image: Antonio Conte clearly has the support of the Spurs board, writes Paul Gilmour
Sky Sports News journalist Paul Gilmour:
“Following the news that Tottenham have invested £ 150m in capital funds at the club, the club are clearly supporting Antonio Conte in the transfer market this summer.
“They will aim for various positions, including goalkeeper, center-back, winger, central midfielder and striker. They could reach up to six or seven players. They will have to find the right balance with local players. There is currently an imbalance in this area.
“Conte wants more depth in the squad and also wants to add experienced players, a change from the recent times when the Spurs targeted younger players.
“There are some in the club who believe that they did not spend in the past is inaccurate, but there is a recognition that they did not always get the right recruitment.
“Fabio Paratici can’t hurt the club at the moment. The additions of Rodrigo Bentancur and Dejan Kulusevski have made him believe that they are finally doing well in this area.
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Dejan Kulusevski joined Tottenham from Juventus in January and has since become a key figure in the Spurs’ success in the top four with Antonio Conte.
“A lot of homework is being done on the skill and character of the players. The Spurs recently turned down the opportunity to sign a talented Premier League player because their research revealed concerns that could have an influence. disruptive “.
Neville: Conte has done a brilliant job
Sky Sports expert Gary Neville has praised the head coach for offering Champions League football to Tottenham next season.
Speaking to The Gary Neville Podcast, the former Manchester United defender said: “We were at the North London Derby 10 days ago and even if Arsenal had won at Newcastle, I still think Antonio Conte would have stayed because of who lived that night Where will you get this competitive element, these atmospheres in Europe right now?
“He has done a great job at Tottenham, he has been helped by the capitulation of Manchester United and the fall of Arsenal, but he has done a good job and he was always going to do it. I am very clear that he is not the right coach for at Manchester United, but you can tell that someone is not the right coach for your club, but he is still a great coach.
“The others have Tuchel, Conte, Klopp and Guardiola: they’re animals, they win trophies all the time. They’re on the sidelines and they can almost eat you alive with their presence and aura. The rest has a long way to go.”
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