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Barcelona secret striker transfer talks: Lionel Messi’s rival would love to join
BARCELONA have reportedly looked to open talks over a move for Andrea Belotti.
Andrea Belotti scores STUNNING goal against Bologna
Torino’s hitman has enjoyed a prolific season in Serie A, causing plenty of attention from Europe’s elite clubs.
Arsenal, Chelsea, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are among those to be in the hunt for the 23-year-old.
Belotti’s £86million buy-out clause shows how highly he is rated by Torino, but Barca are ready to make an approach.
Andrea Belotti could leave Torino this summer with a host of top clubs interested
Barca intermediaries were told on Wednesday to begin the process
According to Spanish outlet Don Balon, Barca intermediaries were told on Wednesday to begin the process in secret of luring the Italy international to the Nou Camp.
Despite being Lionel Messi’s rival for securing the Golden Boot this year, a deal is desired by the club.
Main man Messi is said to play a big role in new signings, especially with Luis Enrique leaving at the end of the season.
Andrea Belotti is Lionel Messi's biggest rival for the Golden Boot this year
Andrea Belotti has 22 goals in 24 Serie A appearances this season for Torino
But Belotti would provide strong competition for Luis Suarez up front and strengthen Barca’s attacking threat.
And his arrival would subsequently see summer signing Paco Alcacer depart having flopped at the Nou Camp.
Don Balon add Belotti is ready to reject two Premier League proposals to sit down and hold discussions with Barca, as the former Palermo forward would be delighted to play for the Catalan giants in La Liga.
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