Jose Mourinho keeps his cards close to his chest as Manchester United's Ivan Perisic deal edges closer
Mourinho has spoken out on United's move for Inter Milan player Perisic
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Your support makes all the difference.Jose Mourinho has admitted “no idea” what is happening with Manchester United's move for Inter Milan winger Ivan Perisic.
So far this summer Benfica defender Victor Lindelof and Everton striker Romelu Lukaku have arrived at Old Trafford.
Mourinho still wants two more signings and a move for Inter's Perisic is reportedly edging towards completion.
Last week, United enjoyed a breakthrough in negotiations with Internazionale in the pursuit of Ivan Perisic and are thought to be closer to agreeing a final fee for the winger.
A deal is expected to be concluded in the next few days for the 28-year-old Croatian international, and will likely come to £48m.
Personal terms had already been agreed with Perisic, although Inter had been completely unmoving on the size of the fee.
But Mourinho is still keeping his cards close to his chest.
Asked for an update on the transfer after the 2-1 friendly win at Real Salt Lake, Mourinho said as he left the press conference: “No idea. No idea my friend. No idea.”
Chelsea defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic is another reported target for Mourinho, while it is understood United maintain an interest in Tottenham's Eric Dier.
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