West Ham have been installed as frontrunners for the signature of Torino striker Andrea Belotti this summer.
Having previously been heavily linked with AS Roma, the Hammers reportedly now have the ‘best chance’ of singing 27-year-old.
This somewhat left-field claim comes from Italian outlet Torino Granata as cited by Sport Witness on Twitter.
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The report claims Jose Mourinho’s appointment at Roma all but rules the capital club out of the running, although there is no word on how much the frontman could cost.
David Moyes will certainly prioritise a striking arrival this summer having allowed Sebastien Haller to leave the club in January.
This season, Belotti, a 32-times capped Italian international, has scored 12 Serie A goals and registered seven assists in 31 appearances.
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Noted for his aerial ability, the Torino captain has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in Italy – scoring 97 goals in 244 top-flight outings.
Signing an experienced operator such as Belotti will bolster Moyes’ ranks no-end and provide a wholly capable foil for Michail Antonio.
Valued at £36millon and with one year left on his current contract, there’s a chance the Irons could land the striker for less than the mooted £40million for Tammy Abraham that Moyes deemed out of budget.
