Manchester United told to include Anthony Martial by Inter Milan in any deal for Ivan Perisic

INTER MILAN have demanded Anthony Martial as part of any deal which would see Ivan Perisic join Manchester United, according to reports.

Jose Mourinho’s pursuit of Perisic, 28, has hit a standstill as Inter hold out on a £48million fee.

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And the Red Devils boss insists the club will not pay over the odds for their remaining transfer targets.

United are reluctant to sell fan-favourite Martial, 21, and the player does not want to leave Old Trafford, according to The Independent.

The France star’s cousin yesterday revealed Inter were interested in signing Martial.

It is believed United considered the idea of using Matteo Darmian as a player plus cash deal for Perisic – but rate Martial too highly to let him go.

The striker joined United in a £36m deal – which can still rise to £58m – from Monaco in September 2015 while he was just 19.

He lost his place as a regular starter last term but still scored eight goals in all competitions for United playing predominantly as a winger.

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Mourinho warned Martial in January that he must improve and fight for his spot in the team.

In April, he hailed the youngster as “a new player” and insisted he has what it takes to become “very special” after his performance against Anderlecht in the Europa League.

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Mourinho hopes to bring in two new faces before the window shuts on August 31.

Croatia winger Perisic is one, while Tottenham defensive midfielder Eric Dier, 23, is another, although Spurs value him at £50m.

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