Tottenham are closing in on the signing of versatile Inter winger Ivan Perisic on a two-year deal, 90min understands.
The 33-year-old is out of contract at San Siro this summer and has long been linked with a move away from the club.
Perisic has previously worked with Tottenham head coach Antonio Conte at Inter, winning the Serie A title under him, and 90min has learned that a reunion in north London is close to completion.
Indeed, sources have told 90min that Perisic, who famously scored in Croatia's 2-1 win over England in the 2018 World Cup semi-final, has agreed a two-year deal and will undergo a medical next week.
He also fielded offers from Chelsea and Juventus this summer, as well as a bid from the Nerazzurri to extend his contract, but the chance to pair up with Conte - who confirmed to the club in a meeting in Turin that he intends to remain in charge despite links with PSG - appears to have been too good of an opportunity to turn down.
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The imminent arrival of Perisic will be a huge boost for Spurs as they prepare to play in next season's Champions League. A fourth-place finish was secured on the final day of the Premier League season, with the 5-0 demolition of Norwich ensuring that neighbourhood rivals Arsenal had to settle for a place in the 2022/23 Europa League.
Perisic's signing could also be the first part of a significant improvement of Tottenham's playing squad, with the club boosted on Tuesday by a £150m cash injection from majority shareholders, Enic.
90min has also learned that Perisic's Inter teammates Alessandro Bastoni and Lautaro Martinez are being tracked by Spurs, as Conte looks to expand his options with players who have proven European pedigree.
A deal is also close to being completed for Southampton goalkeeper Fraser Forster. The 34-year-old is expected to take over the role of back-up to Hugo Lloris once Pierluigi Gollini's loan spell from Atalanta comes to an end.
Source : 90min