However, Spurs failed to secure any silverware, with a fifth-round FA Cup, third-round EFL Cup, and last-16 Champions League exit to AC Milan. After a disheartening 3-2 defeat to Bournemouth, Spurs currently stand at fifth place in the Premier League table, three points behind Manchester United in the final Champions League spot, who have two games in hand.
This has led to Perisic's desire to leave the club, and he reportedly wants to return to Inter, whose left wing-back Robin Gosens is attracting interest from the Bundesliga. If Gosens departs, it would open up a spot for Perisic, who may be willing to make financial sacrifices to facilitate his comeback. However, Perisic's wage may be a roadblock, as he earns €6m (£5.4m) a year at Tottenham, which Inter may not be able to afford.
Perisic had spent seven years on the books at Inter and won one Serie A title, one Coppa Italia, and one Supercoppa Italiana before leaving with 55 goals and 49 assists from 254 appearances. He is expected to make his 40th appearance for Tottenham when they play against Newcastle United next weekend.
