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Chelsea step up interest in £29m star amid Manchester United and Liverpool interest
CHELSEA have stepped up their pursuit of Manchester United and Liverpool target Ivan Perisic, according to reports.
Five things you need to know about Ivan Perisic
The Inter Milan star has caught the eye in Serie A with a series of impressive displays.
Perisic has seven goals from 19 league games so far this season.
His fine form has seen Manchester United and Liverpool backed to make a summer move.
Ivan Perisic has been in fine form for Inter Milan this season
As well as Chelsea, Manchester United and Liverpool are keen on signing Ivan Perisic
But, according to Italian website TuttoMercatoWeb, Chelsea have ramped up their interest in the Croatia international.
It is claimed the Blues will send a scout to watch him when Inter tackle Roma on Sunday.
Despite Chelsea sitting comfortably at the top of the Premier League, manager Antonio Conte is keen on summer reinforcements.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte will send a scout to watch Ivan Perisic in action
However, comments made by Inter chief Piero Ausilio suggests the English trio face a battle to prise Perisic away from the San Siro.
"I do not think it is either Perisic's or our intentions for him to leave," he said.
"He is part of a massive project and we do not want to sell our players."
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