6 Serie A players Manchester United Could Sign in the Summer

Douglas Costa has been linked with United for a while, could he finally join?
Douglas Costa has been linked with United for a while, could he finally join?

#4 Ivan Perisic (Inter Milan)

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Ivan Perisic is a 30-year-old left winger who currently plays for Inter Milan in Serie A. He has also represented Croatia a total of 78 times since his debut in March 2011.

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Perisic has only really started to ascend towards his peak in recent years, despite the fact he's so late into his career. At Borussia Dortmund, he showed hints of what he could become, but ultimately failed to make much of an impact and was sold to Wolfsburg for £7m.

It was a similar story at Wolfsburg to begin with, before suddenly becoming more consistent and well-rounded on the pitch. As a result, his value soared and Wolfsburg made a tidy profit of around £10m when they sold him to his current team, Inter, for £17m.

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With a market value now of around £30m, it's safe to say that Perisic has blossomed into a great footballer. A blend of experience and his ability to keep fit have kept him in good stead and meant that he retains his position in the Inter first team, despite rife competition.

What Perisic could bring to United is his experience and level-headedness on the ball, which would work well in contrast with the giddiness often seen in some of their younger players. There has to be an authoritative figure out on the pitch, and Perisic could be just that.

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