© Provided by Transfer TavernAndrea Belotti celebrates scoring for Torino
According to a report by Italian outlet Corriere Granata, GSB and West Ham United are eyeing Torino star Andrea Belotti as the striker search brings up a new name - coming as the Serie A side wish to make a new contract offer to keep their captain.
GSB eyeing Belotti
The 27-year-old, who has amassed 32 caps at international level, is attracting interest from a plethora of Premier League sides with West Ham mentioned as one of the teams who are monitoring his situation in Turin.
Belotti has bagged 27 goals and 8 assists over the last two league seasons (WhoScored), with manager David Moyes said to be prioritising a permanent deal for Jesse Lingard alongside a new striker this summer.
The Irons have been most recently linked with the likes of Ivan Toney, Adam Armstrong, Tammy Abraham and Youssef En-Nesyri (ExWHUemployee), but according to Corriere Granta, Belotti has now entered the fray as the striker hunt takes another twist.
Transfer Tavern take
A proficient goal scorer and threat in the final third, averaging more shots per 90 (3.4) than any West Ham player in the league this season (WhoScored), it is understandable why GSB and co are monitoring his situation.
Moreno Longo, who briefly took charge of Torino last season, lauded Belotti as an 'extraordinary striker' (via Football Italia), but only time will tell whether West Ham can realistically land him in the summer as his club prepare a new deal offer.
In other news: West Ham are also keeping tabs on this 'relentless' 6 ft 2 man, find out more here.
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