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Manchester United are thought to be closing in on a deal for Inter Milan’s Ivan Perisic.

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What the papers say

Chelsea’s search for a striker looks set to hit more problems, with the Daily Star reporting that they are ready to pull the plug on their pursuit of Alvaro Morata.

The Blues appeared ready to pay £63million for the Real Madrid player, but the Stamford Bridge hierarchy have had second thoughts, leaving AC Milan as frontrunners for his signature.

Manchester United are enjoying a much better time of it in the transfer market and hope to tie up a £44million deal for Inter Milan’s Ivan Perisic, reports the Daily Telegraph.

Perisic is thought to be keen on a move to Old Trafford and hopes to get the deal done in time to join up with United for their tour of the United States.

Jose Mourinho looks like missing out on Tottenham’s Eric Dier but could be ready for one last-ditch attempt to get their man.

Spurs are holding firm in their desire to keep the England international, but the Daily Mirror claim that they are lining up a final offer of £60million.

The Sun are reporting that Crystal Palace are trying to sign Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere on loan.

The Selhurst Park club are also closing in on Ajax defender Jairo Riedewald, who will cost around £8million, according to the Evening Standard.

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