Inter Milan’s general manager Beppe Marotta has confirmed that Ivan Perisic has asked to leave the Serie A club this month, but says a suitable offer has not been received for the Arsenal target.
The Gunners, who can only sign players on loan due to their financial situation, are reported to want the Croatia winger on loan with an option to buy in the summer for £35m. But Marotta says a transfer will only happen if his club’s demands are met.
“We’ve listened to the player who has expressed his desire to leave, but we need to make sure it makes sense from an economic point of view and no such offer has yet arrived,” he told Sky Sport Italia. “But there are a few days left.”
Marotta added that he does not expect Perisic to cause any problems if a move does not happen, as they work on reaching an agreement over a transfer.
“When a player expresses the way he feels, in a correct manner, you’ve got to show understanding and accommodate him, but there are financial aspects that need to be respected,” he added. “If he stays, it will be the job of the club — first and foremost the coach — to ensure the player delivers for the rest of the season.”
Perisic was only named on the bench for Inter’s Serie A clash with Torino on Sunday.