Chelsea news: Andrea Belotti to snub Antonio Conte and sign new deal after secret talks

ANDREA BELOTTI will reportedly opt against a move to Chelsea in favour of signing a new deal at Torino.

Andrea Belotti scores UNBELIEVABLE overhead kick

Belotti, 23, was heavily linked with a move to Chelsea in the summer transfer window.

Antonio Conte was keen to bring the Italy international to Stamford Bridge as a long-term replacement for Diego Costa, who has now agreed to join Atletico Madrid.

The boss did seal a £70million move for Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, but a deal for Belotti failed to materialise. 

Belotti apparently still remains high on Conte’s wishlist and he could move for him again in January.

Chelsea target Andrea Belotti has held secret talks with Torino over a bumper new deal

But any chance of signing him in the future has been put in major doubt with Italian outlet claiming he is considering staying at Torino. 

It is said Belotti has held secret talks with the Serie A side over a bumper new contract. 

Torino are determined to keep hold of their prized asset and apparently willing to offer him an improved £2.7m a year deal. 

They also plan on increasing his current £88.5m release clause in a bid to ward off interest from the Blues. 

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Andrea Belotti looks set to snub Chelsea in favour of signing a bumper new deal at Torino

AC Milan have shown a keen interest in Belotti too, but he looks set to remain at Torino. 

Belotti has already netted five goals in six games in all competitions for Torino this season. 

His current deal at the club expires in the summer of 2021. 

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