Everton want to sign Andrea Belotti as Joaquin Correa alternative - report
Everton have now identified Torino forward Andrea Belotti this summer, according to Alfredo Pedulla.
The reliable journalist has shared that the Toffees are now staying away from Lazio attacker Joaquin Correa this month.
Rafa Benitez is said to have been tracking the Italian international for five days as he looks for attacking reinforcements.
Pedulla has shared the major update on his personal Twitter account on Monday evening as the race heats up.
The journalist reported that Inter Milan are now on standby for a major deal with Correa, who would prefer to stay in Italy.
"Correa-Inter: stand-by phase, we are stopped at £25.6million," he wrote.
"The Everton stay away, Belotti alternative name listed for 5 days."
Get it done.
So, with Inter Milan appearing to win another race for one of our major targets, we have to move on quickly.
Correa looked to be the number one target at Goodison Park, and with the Toffees staying away, it opens the door for another move.
Belotti is in the final year of his current contract and has rejected numerous offers to extend it further at Torino.
The forward is known for his physical approach in the final third, and he could be the perfect third attacker alongside Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Richarlison.
With the negotiations said to be going on for atleast five days now, it looks as though there could be a breakthrough sooner rather than later.
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