Belotti delivers transfer blow to Arsenal, Chelsea

Matt Stead

Andrea Belotti has delivered a blow to Arsenal and Chelsea by stating that he will stay at Torino next season.

Belotti has earned many an admirer this season, leading the Serie A scoring charts with 22 goals, while he has added a further four assists.

The Italian has been linked with moves to numerous clubs across Europe, including Premier League pair Arsenal and Chelsea.

Belotti signed a new contract with Torino earlier this season, tying him to the club until summer 2021, but the existence of a release clause has piqued the interest of a number of sides.

It is thought that a bid upwards of £80milion would be the minimum needed to prise the best young goalscorer on the continent from Italy, but the 23-year-old himself has insisted he wants to stay.

“Of course I am staying. I want to remain at Torino. In fact, I will stay at Torino next season,” Belotti told Tuttosport.

“Let the Granata fans know! I am definitely staying.”