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Euro Paper Talk: Man Utd's Sergej Milinkovic-Savic blow

Sergej Milinkovic Savic esulta dopo il gol del 2-1.17-12-2017 Bergamo.Campionato Italiano Serie A Tim incontro Atalanta Vs Lazio allo stadio Atleti Liberati di Bergamo..Match day SS Lazio Vs Torino at the Atleti Liberati Satium in Bergamo..@ Marco Rosi / Fotonotizia
Image: Lazio want Sergej Milinkovic-Savic to agree a contract extension in Rome

Club football is back after the early international break and, although Europe's sports pages might be focussed on this, there are plenty of other stories among them.

Our friends at Football Whispers combed through the stories on the continent to bring the best to you.

Italy

Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is set to sign a new contract with Lazio, and clubs around Europe will be interested. The midfielder was a Manchester United transfer target during the summer, and according to reports there will not be a release clause in the new contract. (Corriere dello Sport)

Napoli are looking for ways to fund a new stadium and backing from McDonald's is an option. (Cronache di Napoli)

Daniele De Rossi of Roma
Image: Daniele de Rossi says he feels the pressure of being a symbol of Roma

"I am the property of Roma," says Daniele de Rossi, in an interview where he talks about the pressure of being a symbol of the club. "It is an enormous responsibility that you always carry on your shoulders. It means you have no choice," he says. (Il Romanista)

Spain

Tottenham didn't buy anyone this summer and they missed out on a potential star in 2014 too; it's been revealed that they turned down the option to sign Real Madrid's Marco Asensio. (Mundo Deportivo)

Marco Asensio of Real Madrid reacts during the La Liga match between Malaga CF and Real Madrid CF at Estadio La Rosaleda on April 15, 2018
Image: Spurs turned down the option to sign Madrid's Marco Asensio

The managers have been talking about the proposal to play Girona vs Barcelona in the United States in January. "Miami? Everyone must play on the same pitches," said Real Madrid boss Julen Lopetegui, while Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde said "it's still too early" to talk about it. (Spanish press)

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Portugal

Liverpool are interested in Sporting Lisbon forward Gelson Dala. However, they'll have to fight off Bayern Munich for the 22-year-old. (A Bola)

Rui Patricio pulled off a wonder-save to deny Raheem Sterling, but is still looking for his first Wolves clean sheet
Image: Rui Patricio may have moved to Wolves already

Rui Patricio may have moved to Wolves already, but Sporting Lisbon are still trying to resolve deals that were made this summer after several players terminated their contracts. The players, including Patricio, cited 'just cause' as reason to end their deals with the club, after masked fans attacked players and staff back in May following Sporting's failure to qualify for the Champions League. (Record)

France

Jose Mourinho would like to bolster his attacking options by signing Argentine striker Mauro Icardi from Inter Milan. (Le 10 Sport)

during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale Milano and Empoli FC  at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on May 7, 2016 in Milan, Italy.
Image: Manchester United want to sign Inter striker Mauro Icardi

Arsenal could be set to sign Lille forward Nicolas Pepe, who is valued at around £30m. The club have reportedly met with the 23-year-old's representatives. (Le 10 Sport)

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