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Lovren attempts to sweet talk Perisic into favouring Liverpool over Man Utd

The Inter winger is said to be attracting interest from Old Trafford, but his fellow Croatian says he would be a welcome addition at Anfield

Dejan Lovren says Manchester United target Ivan Perisic would be welcomed “with open arms” should he favour a switch from Inter to Liverpool.

The Croatia international is reported to have emerged as top transfer priority for Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils manager took the opportunity during the international break to cast an eye over the winger during a 2018 World Cup qualifier against Ukraine.

Mourinho has attempted to play down any suggestion that his trip was a scouting mission ahead of the summer, but speculation regarding big-money bids refuses to go away.