Inter set Luis Henrique demand for Besiktas and look to Perisic | OneFootball

There are growing reports Inter are open to selling Luis Henrique to Besiktas, but only if certain conditions are met and they have a replacement, potentially the return of Ivan Perisic.

Sky Sport Italia, Sport Mediaset and more all claim that the negotiations had been abandoned, but are now back in full swing.

CAGLIARI, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 27: Luis Henrique Tomaz de Lima of Inter warms up ahead before the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and FC Internazionale at Stadio Sant’Elia on September 27, 2025 in Cagliari, Italy. (Photo by Enrico Locci/Getty Images)

Besiktas seem determined to secure the Brazilian, who only came to San Siro over the summer from Olympique Marseille for €22.8m plus €2m in add-ons.

He has struggled so far this season with one assist in 23 competitive appearances, pushed into the starting XI by a long-term injury for Denzel Dumfries.

Luis Henrique available if Inter get right price

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 20: Luis Henrique of FC Internazionale Milano misses a chance whilst under pressure from Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 League Phase MD7 match between FC Internazionale Milano and Arsenal FC at Stadio San Siro on January 20, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

Inter would be prepared to release Luis Henrique, but only for some very specific conditions.

They are demanding it is either a permanent transfer, or at least a loan with obligation to buy at the end of the season.

The Nerazzurri are also warning they have to get a replacement ready first, as Dumfries is out of action following surgery.

epa11908588 Ivan Perisic of PSV Eindhoven celebrates the 1-0 lead during the UEFA Champions League knockout phase play-offs 2nd leg soccer match between PSV Eindhoven and Juventus FC in Eindhoven, Netherlands, 19 February 2025. EPA-EFE/KOEN VAN WEEL

Their most likely alternative is Perisic, who could return to San Siro after his first experience from 2020 to 2022.

Since then, the Croatia international has represented Tottenham Hotspur, Hajduk Split, and is currently with PSV Eindhoven.

He is just days away from his 37th birthday, but has been very impressive this season with five goals and 10 assists in 26 games.