Raoul Bellanova coronated his superb campaign with Torino with his Italy debut on Sunday. The Granata scooped him up for €7M from Cagliari after Inter passed on their option to buy. They will turn a profit on him if they want to, Tuttomercatoweb informs.
The dynamic wingback is attracting suitors in the Premier League. Aston Villa and Manchester United sent a scout to watch the recent Roma clash. Instead, West Ham followed him versus Udinese.
Chelsea have gathered info about Bellanova as well. Torino would like to keep him and Alessandro Buongiorno, but they will listen to the proposals. A hefty one could make them waver.
The Blues currently have Malo Gusto and Reece James, but both have often spent time on the sidelines due to injury, so they might add another man.
The 23-year-old has been on a tear in the last couple of months. He has tallied one goal and five assists this season. He has 78 Serie A appearances under his belt.
Our Take on Bellanova
He wasn’t great during his spell at Inter, but his motor and talent have always been there, so a breakout was likely. The investment to keep him wasn’t too high, but it was a matter of timing. They spent the same figure for Tajon Buchanan a few months later. Perhaps joining a powerhouse would be a step too far, but he can surely level up. He should consider only teams that use 3-5-2 or something similar.
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