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Manchester United to return for Ivan Perisic

The Red Devils, who have had several bids rejected for the Croat, are not ready to bow out and accept defeat. According to Gazzetta Dello Sport, United are expected to return next summer for Perisic.

Perisic's release clause is reportedly set at £54m and United will have no qualms triggering that at the end of this season.

Chelsea to make fresh bid for Sandro

Juventus v VfL Borussia Monchengladbach - UEFA Champions League — Juventus will try to hold on to Sandro

According to CalcioMercato, Chelsea will make a fresh move for Juventus star Alex Sandro in, as early as, January.

The Stamford Bridge outfit had more than a few of their bids for the Brazilian rejected and Juventus had made it clear that they do not intend on letting Sandro leave the club.

Antonio Conte wants to bring Sandro to Stamford Bridge to enhance his squad depth and also to provide competition for Ma so as to get the best out of his players.

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