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Manchester United send scouts to watch £85million-rated duo in action
MANCHESTER UNITED had both Ivan Perisic and Dries Merterns watched at the weekend, according to reports.
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Manchester United have been long-term admirers of both players and sent scouts to watch Mertens in action last month.
And according to Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, United seized the opportunity to watch the star duo take on each other when Merten's Napoli took on Perisic's Inter Milan last night.
Even before Zlatan Ibrahimovic's injury, Jose Mourinho was keen to add another big-money signing to his front-line.
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United face a battle with Chelsea to sign Perisic
But with the 35-year-old out for the foreseeable future, the United boss will be keen to make sure he isn't left short next season.
And Mourinho has targeted both Mertens and Perisic as possible options to solve his attacking problems.
Mertens has scored 22 Serie A goals this season while Perisic has popped up with 10 goals predominantly from the left-wing.
Dries Mertens has been in sensational form for Napoli this season, scoring 22 Serie A goals
Chelsea have also been linked with a move for Perisic and Milan reportedly value their star forward at £55m.
Mertens has a reported £30m buyout clause in his contract at Napoli.
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