Monaco: Perisic in, Keita out?

By Football Italia staff

Monaco are reportedly ready to replace Keita Balde Diao with Inter winger Ivan Perisic.

Perisic’s days at Inter seem numbered after Antonio Conte criticised him in public.

Now, according to Gazzetta dello Sport, Monaco have shown an interest in the Croat, despite his preference for a Premier League move.

He would replace Keita, who has returned to the principality after Inter chose not to take up their €34m option to buy.

Tuttomercatoweb notes his price has dropped to €25m, while his salary of €3m plus bonuses has not helped his cause.

Nonetheless, it is claimed Valencia, Fiorentina and some English teams have made contact with the Ligue 1 side over a possible deal.

Valencia are understood to be winning the race for the 24-year-old as they can offer him Champions League football.

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