Arsenal have joined the race to sign Chelsea target and Inter Milan forward Ivan Perisic, according to reports.
Reports in the La Gazzett dello Sport suggests that the Gunners are the latest club to show interest in the Inter Milan winger but will face a transfer tussle from Chelsea and Manchester United.
The 27-year-old has been monitored by the Blues for while due to solid displays in the Serie A since he joined Inter from Wolfsburg for £14m on a five-year deal.
Inter are also said to be interested in signing Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez who has refused to extend his contract at the Emirates and the player could be used as makeweight in a potential deal.
Blues boss Antonio Conte is believed to be keen on bringing cover for his current side and is expected to battle for Perisic who is valued at £34million next summer.
In related news, reports in the Spanish website Don Balon has claim that Chelsea keeper Thibaut Courtois has instructed his agent to force a summer move to Real Madrid.
A return to the Spanish capital could happen for the Belgian shot stopper whose family still reside in Spain despite being in England for over two years.
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