Inter Milan boss Luciano Spalletti says he will "strongly oppose" any move for Ivan Perisic if Manchester United make a firm offer for the Croatia winger.
Sky Sports News reported earlier in the month that United were close to agreeing a fee for Perisic, with Inter holding out for a £48m transfer fee or a deal that would see Anthony Martial head to the Serie A club.
But Perisic has gone on Inter's pre-season tour of Asia, impressing in the 2-0 win over Bayern Munich, and Spalletti says the lack of time to find a replacement would make a transfer even more difficult.
Perisic joined Inter from Wolfsburg in 2015 and enjoyed a fine second campaign in Serie A last season, contributing 11 goals and six assists. He is 7/4 with Sky Bet to remain with the Italian side beyond the current transfer window.
"Until now, there hasn't been any important contact," Spalletti said.
"There was something you already know about at the beginning of the window (but) there was no follow-up and so, for me, the topic is over.
"It's true as time goes by, it becomes more and more difficult to replace him with another player.
"I will strongly oppose the sale of Perisic if an offer comes."
