Report: Turkish side have ‘started negotiations’ for Tottenham player

Turkish side Fenerbahce have reportedly made contact with Ivan Perisic’s agent with a view to securing a summer move for the Croatian star. Perisic was signed on a free transfer by Tottenham last summer from Inter Milan, and it was hoped the veteran could successfully link up with his former manager Antonio Conte in North […]

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Turkish side Fenerbahce have reportedly made contact with Ivan Perisic’s agent with a view to securing a summer move for the Croatian star.

Perisic was signed on a free transfer by Tottenham last summer from Inter Milan, and it was hoped the veteran could successfully link up with his former manager Antonio Conte in North London.

Despite registering 12 assists in all competitions for Spurs from the left wing-back position (Transfermarkt), there is a sense that things did not quite go to plan for Perisic in his debut season for the Lilywhites. 

It has previously been suggested that, with Conte now gone, Perisic would be keen to head back to Inter Milan this summer (Inter Live).

Wherever he ends up, Football.London have claimed Perisic is very likely to be one of the departures from Ange Postecoglou’s squad during this transfer window.

Ivan Perisic approached by Fenerbahce

Now, the latest report from Turkish outlet Takvim has named Fenerbahce as the club making strides in attempting to sign Perisic.

Apparently, Fenerbahce have already “started negotiations” for the move and have been speaking to the 34-year-old’s representatives to sound out his interest in playing in Turkey.

With other clubs keen on acquiring Perisic’s services, it seems Fenerbahce have “gone on the attack” in order to get the deal across the line and beat off the competition.

The report does not state the details of any potential offer for the player, but it certainly sounds like Fenerbahce are serious about their interest. Whether Perisic would accept or not remains to be seen.

Spurs Web Opinion

I would imagine Perisic has his heart set on returning to Italy in some capacity, whether that be with Inter or not. A move to Turkey would definitely be a drop in standard for Perisic and I just don’t know that he’s ready to accept that.

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