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'Needs to understand' – Maresca points out where £18m Chelsea star must improve after Leverkusen display

Enzo Maresca has highlighted one area where new signing Dario Essugo must improve following the win against Bayer Leverkusen. Chelsea signed Essugo from Sporting Lisbon in a deal worth £18m, and the 20-year-old made his debut during the successful Club World Cup campaign.

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Atalanta Talisman Rejects Arsenal Move – Waiting For Inter Milan

Ademola Lookman has reportedly rejected the idea of joining Arsenal, as he is waiting for another move by Inter Milan. This according to today’s print edition of the Corriere di Bergamo, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Football Espana / August 10

Barcelona star rejects interest from Manchester United and Chelsea

Barcelona are expected to continue looking to sell players between now and the end of the summer transfer window, despite Inigo Martinez’s departure making it easier for their registration problems to be solved.

Soccer News / The Celtic Star / August 10

Half Time: Aberdeen 0-1 Celtic

Celtic went up to Aberdeen with Brendan Rodgers making just one change to the team that started in last weekend’s victory over St Mirren. Yang was replaced by James Forrest.

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Soccer News / SempreInter.com / August 10

AC Milan Lead The Race For Leoni After Big Sale To Newcastle United – But Inter Milan Could Sell Germany Star To Bournemouth

AC Milan lead the race for Giovanni Leoni after selling Malick Thiaw to Newcastle United, but Inter Milan could sell Yann Bisseck to Bournemouth. This according to today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper La Repubblica, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / Football Italia / August 10

Thiaw leaves Milan camp for Newcastle United medical on Monday

Malick Thiaw has left the Milan camp and will undergo his Newcastle United medical on Monday, although there are a few variations on the reported costs.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / August 10

Ex Arsenal & Man United Veteran Declares Inter Milan ‘Will Be Ready For The Start Of The Season’

Henrikh Mkhitaryan is confident that Inter Milan “will be ready for the start of the season.” The 36-year-old spoke in the mixed zone after the Nerazzurri’s friendly win over Monaco, via FCInterNews.

Inter Milan News / SempreInter.com / August 10

Report – Cagliari To Wrap Up Deal To Sign Inter Milan Striker Tomorrow

Cagliari are set to wrap up a deal to sign Inter Milan striker Sebastiano Esposito tomorrow. Today’s print edition of L’Unione Sarda, via FCInterNews, report that the 23-year-old is aiming to integrate into Rossoblu training ass soon as possible, with medicals tentatively scheduled.

Borussia Dortmund News / Football Italia / August 10

Borussia Dortmund vs Juventus: Predicted lineups and where to watch

Juventus are in Germany today as they prepare to take on Borussia Dortmund in a pre-season friendly. It is the final pre-season match for both sides as they look to finalises preparations ahead of the new campaign.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 10

Chelsea’s transfer move drifting dangerously after latest team news points to potential collapse

Xavi Simons was back in RB Leipzig’s squad for yesterday’s game against AC Milan in Dublin, just days after being left out of their last friendly game as he appeared to close in on a move to Chelsea.

Atalanta News / SempreInter.com / August 10

Report – Inter Milan President Back From Holiday To Resume ‘Diplomatic Mission’ To Sign Atalanta Talisman

Inter Milan President Beppe Marotta is back from holiday, and ready to resume the “diplomatic mission” to sign Ademola Lookman. Today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, report that the Nerazzurri President will very soon hold more talks with Atalanta.

Soccer News / Chelsea News / August 10

'I never saw' – Chelsea urged to reconsider transfer business, warned they could be making mistake

Frank Leboeuf has urged Chelsea to reconsider signing Manchester United winger Alejandro Garnacho this summer. The Blues have been busy in the transfer window and have made four signings so far in Jorrel Hato, Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens and Joao Pedro.

Soccer News / Juvefc.com / August 10

Tudor eager to prove doubters wrong, confirms new role for Koopmeiners

Juventus head coach Igor Tudor is motivated by observers who are undermining his team in their pre-season predictions. The Croatian helped the Bianconeri avert a catastrophic scenario by steering the team back in the right direction following a horrific mid-season collapse under Thiago Motta.

Sassuolo News / SempreInter.com / August 10

Attacking Versatility & ‘Grit’ At The Heart Of Cristian Chivu’s New Inter Milan

Attacking versatility and “grit” will be the elements at the heart of the new-look Inter Milan under coach Cristian Chivu. This is the view in today’s print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

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Monaco News / SempreInter.com / August 10

Croatia Star Shows Worth Immediately Inter Milan In 10-Vs-11 Friendly Vs Monaco

Petar Sucic immediately showed his worth for Inter Milan playing a man down in a friendly against Monaco. This according to today’s print edition of Milan-based newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport, via FCInterNews.

Soccer News / SempreInter.com / August 10

Inter Milan Confident Of Beating AC Milan To Liverpool Target For Two Reasons

Inter Milan are confident that they can beat AC Milan to the signing of Parma defender Giovanni Leoni for two reasons. Today’s print edition of Turin-based newspaper Tuttosport, via FCInterNews, report that the Rossoneri’s targeting of Pietro Comuzzo and an agreement with Leoni’s agent could be factors which favour the Nerazzurri.

Chelsea FC News / Chelsea News / August 10

'Probably don’t realise' – Joe Cole claims Chelsea are unaware how good summer signing really is

Former Chelsea star Joe Cole believes the Blues don’t realise just how good summer signing Joao Pedro actually is. Chelsea have been busy this summer and Pedro is one of four signings made so far along with Liam Delap, Jamie Gittens, and Jorrel Hato.

Soccer News / To The Lane And Back / August 10

Should Tottenham prefer Harvey Elliott over Real Madrid academy graduate? – Opinion

Tottenham Hotspur have been looking to bring in an attacking midfielder in the roster at Hotspur Way in the ongoing summer transfer window, with Daniel Levy recognizing Real Madrid academy graduate Nico Paz as a possible option.

Soccer News / Just Arsenal / August 10

How Arsenal and Man United Signed Each Other’s First Choice Striker

There’s a certain irony that Benjamin Šeško’s competitive debut may come against Arsenal, while Viktor Gyökeres could make his against Manchester United.

Soccer News / Stretty News / August 10

Report: Amorim has now requested Man United to sign ‘priority target’ this summer

Manchester United are interested in signing the Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba, and manager Ruben Amorim has requested that the club get the deal done. According to a report from CaughtOffside, the player is a “priority target” for Manchester United.

Soccer News / the Boy Hotspur / August 10

Report: Tottenham join four-way race to sign 21-year-old who has wowed Guardiola

Tottenham Hotspur are interested in signing the Leicester City midfielder Bilal El Khannouss. The 21-year-old has been linked with a return to the Premier League, and there is a release clause in his deal which allows any club to sign him for €26 million in the event of relegation.

Soccer News / Empire of the Kop / August 10