Inter's February signing of Jeison Murillo, left, hasn't gotten much attention but that could change if he delivers on his potential.

In bars, café tables or on newsstands, Serie A fans all over Italy read and discuss transfer rumours, hoping that their team will sign a star.
None more so than the supporters of Inter Milan, who are well aware of the need to a rebuild. One signing that has already been completed is that of center back Jeison Murillo. This may have gone under the radar but it just could prove to be a very astute move.
President Erick Thohir was talking to Sky Sport Italia about Mauro Icardi's contract extension…
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Lukas Podolski scored one Serie A goal this season.

Lukas Podolski is ready to return to Arsenal in the upcoming season, the Germany international has told a news conference, adding that he "will not vanish from the football scene".
Podolski, who turned 30 last week, has one year left on his contract at Arsenal and is set to return to the club following a difficult six-month loan at Inter Milan.
However, it is unclear whether he will still be in London when the 2015-66 season kicks off in August.
"There will be speculations about my future," Podolski…
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Mauro Icardi, left, and Mateo Kovacic, right, are tabbed as the future of Inter Milan.

One of Inter Milan's most successful moves this season came after the final ball was kicked. This week, fans of the Nerazzurri were told that Mauro Icardi had extended his contract until 2019. To retain the services of the Capocannoniere (top scorer) is a proactive and positive move. It certainly complements the ambition shown in January, when they also managed to get Mateo Kovacic signed up until 2019.

Inter sporting director Piero Ausilio spoke to Sportitalia this week and commented that the…
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Stevan Jovetic has struggled to match the goal-scoring form he showed at Fiorentina since joining City.

Inter Milan have revealed that they are interested in a summer move for Manchester City striker Stevan Jovetic.
Jovetic, 25, is expected to leave the Etihad Stadium in the forthcoming transfer window after falling out of contention for a place in manager Manuel Pellegrini's team.
Former City manager Roberto Mancini is investigating the possibility of taking the former Fiorentina forward, who cost £22 million when he was signed in 2013, back to Italy.
"There are many players that we are evaluating…
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Geoffrey Kondogbia impressed in the defeat of Arsenal in the Champions League this season.

Manchester City, Real Madrid, Inter Milan and Juventus are leading the pursuit of Monaco's Geoffrey Kondogbia, according to the player's agent Jonathan Benbaron.
Kondogbia, 22, has won three caps for France and attracted attention with his exploits as the French side reached the last eight of the Champions League.
And Benbaron revealed all four clubs have contacted him about the midfielder, who he believes could be transferred this summer.

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"The player appeals to a lot of clubs around Europe,"…
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Mauro Icardi was tied with Luca Toni for the lead in Serie A goals this season.

Inter Milan have announced that striker Mauro Icardi has agreed to terms on a new deal with the club that runs through June 2019.
The Argentine striker tied Luca Toni for the Serie A lead in goals scored during the 2014-15 campaign. Despite interest from clubs across Europe including Atletico Madrid, Icardi's agent had said as recently as Wednesday that the 22-year-old wanted to stay with Inter.
Icardi's success on the field aside, it was a sub-par season for Inter in Serie A and the Roberto…
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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho dismissed speculation that forward Diego Costa is unhappy at the club.

One of Mauro Icardi's representatives says the Inter Milan striker discussed a potential move to Atletico Madrid, but is adamant his client is happy to stay at the Serie A club.
Icardi, 22, is currently in negotiations over a new contract with the Nerazzurri after scoring 22 goals this season to finish level with Luca Toni at the top of the Serie A scoring charts.
Icardi's representative Letterio Pino says there is "just one knot to untie" before the striker signs a new Inter deal, but sees no reason…
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Mauro Icardi wrapped up his 2014-15 Serie A season with 22 goals.

Inter Milan's Argentine striker, Mauro Icardi, finished the season as joint-Capocannoniere (top scorer) with Luca Toni of Hellas Verona. The 22-year-old by his own admission was both surprised and proud of his achievement and gave fans of the Nerazzurri something to smile about on the final day. Inter missed out on the Europa League despite managing to beat Empoli in a crazy game at San Siro on Sunday night.

Icardi went into the game against Empoli trailing Verona's veteran striker by two goals….
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Mauro Icardi scored 22 Serie A goals this season.

Inter Milan forward Mauro Icardi is set to sign a new contract with the Nerazzurri after finishing the season top of the Serie A scoring charts.
Icardi, 22, ended his first season at the club with 22 goals, the same number as Hellas Verona veteran Luca Toni, and he hopes many more will follow at Inter.
The Argentine says he is not going to be tempted to leave just because Inter have missed out on a place in Europe next season.
"Everybody wants to play in Europe, but I'm happy here with Inter," Icardi…
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The ESPN FC panel discuss the top 50 Premier League players, and debate whether or not Yaya Toure deserves his number 13 ranking.

Yaya Toure has ended doubt about his future and confirmed he will stay at Manchester City.
Toure, 32, has been a target for Inter Milan and a few weeks ago his agent, Dimitri Seluk, said the midfielder was "90 percent certain" to leave the former Premier League champions.
But after Seluk backtracked and said Toure would remain at the Etihad Stadium, the Ivory Coast international insisted he is going nowhere and vowed to help City get better.

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"I will definitely stay," he told the Manchester Evening…
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