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Manchester United dealt huge transfer blow: Club president discusses £43m striker
MANCHESTER UNITED have been dealt a blow in their pursuit of Torino striker Andrea Belotti.
Andrea Belotti in line for new contract at Torino
Torino president Urbano Cairo has revealed the Serie A club are keen to tie Belotti down to a new deal after his stunning start to the season.
The 22-year-old Italy international has has scored 10 goals in 11 games for Torino, which has reportedly attracted interest from Manchester United.
Andrea Belotti has attracted interest from Manchester United with 10 goals this season
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport reported earlier this month that Red Devils manager Jose Mourinho is keen on landing the Torino hitman.
Torino are said to have slapped a £43million price tag on their star striker to deter United's interest but are now looking to extend his deal, which runs until 2020.
Jose Mourinho reportedly wanted Torino striker Andrea Belotti
"His mum and dad told me about the little gift his grandma gives him every time he scores," Cairo told Italian newspaper Tuttosport.
"I'll give him a gift which is a little bit bigger, but I think he'll like his grandma's gift as much as mine.
"Belotti has a contract until 2020, but yes we're working to extend it further."