Chelsea, Arsenal dealt major transfer blow in pursuit of €100m rated center-forward

Torino striker Andrea Belotti will shun Premier League interest to remain in Italy, according to his manager,  Sinisa Mihajlovic.

The 23-year-old has been a subject of transfer interest from several clubs in Europe due to his brilliant form in the Serie A for Torino, scoring 28 goals in 34 appearances.

Chelsea and Arsenal are understood to have sent scouts to watch the Belotti on several occasions this season, and might move for him next summer window. Although, his €100 million release clause could be a stumbling block in thrashing a deal for the Italian.

Despite the ongoing speculation over Belotti’s future Torino boss Mihajlovic is adamant that the player will not leave the club in the summer, he said: ‘Everyone likes him, me, the fans, everyone.

‘Belotti is not a player of this era but if he remains or not depends on many things. He’s happy here – I know that – and would be willing to stay.

‘I hope he remains as long as I do but I do not know.

‘The President has already stated that if the €100 million release clause is met then it will be up to the player himself.’

Antonio Conte is believed to be a long term admirer of Belotti and could bring him to the Stamford Bridge has cover for his current attacking set-up.