Inter official Ernesto Paolillo said on Monday that the club are trying to reach a deal with Chelsea.

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Ernesto Paolillo, the chief executive of Inter Milan echoed the sentiment of Mortagey.

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With or without the 28-year-old Cameroon striker, last season's Serie A champions plan to make a strong statement with a win in the traditional Italian season opener, Inter managing director Ernesto Paolillo said.

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