BREAKING: Tottenham now leading in the race to sign Ivan Perisic
The Croatian is said to have agreed to deal with the London club and would be announcing the move soon
Another twist in one of this market's most fascinating stories. After it seemed just a few weeks ago that Ivan Perisic was just some negotiations away from staying with Inter Milan, now everything looks set for him to move to England and join Tottenham Hotspur.
According to journalist Miguel Delaney, the Croatian has agreed terms on a two-year deal with the North London club, and the deal is bound to be announced officially soon. Perisic was apparently one of Spurs manager Antonio Conte's main targets for this season and it seems now he's getting his man.
Inter Milan are yet to receive news according to journalist Fabrizio Romano, who informs that Perisic would not be announcing his decision any time soon. The deal would instead be confirmed next Monday, and now everyone's expecting the Croatian to be in North London the coming season.
Perisic had 19 goal involvements this season, with 10 goals and 9 assists for Inter in 49 matches.
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