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Spurs target who’s been compared to Grealish could soon have £21m release clause – report

Reported Spurs target Andrea Belotti is currently in the process of negotiating a new contract, according to .

And if things go well, the Torino captain could potentially have a release clause of just £21million.

Back in April, claimed that Tottenham were eyeing Belotti.

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And just last week, reported that Spurs were still keeping tabs on the Italy striker.

Belotti’s contract runs out next summer and his current price tag reportedly stands at around £30million.

claims that the 27-year-old is set for a new contract worth 3.3million euro per season (around £54,000-a-week).

However, club and player are reportedly still in negotiations over his new release clause.

Belotti wants it to stand at 25million euro (£21million), while Torino want it at 40million euro (£34million), added .

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Spurs target Belotti – the story so far

Belotti has become an icon at Torino since his 2015 move from Palermo.

The powerhouse has clocked up 228 competitive appearances for the Granata, registering 105 goals and 26 assists.

Belotti boasts several key traits including speed, acceleration, strength, work-rate, tactical awareness and of course, an eye for goal.

The centre-forward has also won 39 caps for Italy, scoring 12 goals, and was part of the Azzurri squad that triumphed at Euro 2020.

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What could Spurs expect from Belotti?

A powerful, fast, prolific and aerially dominant striker, Belotti was once “better than Batistuta” by former England boss Fabio Capello.

Former Torino boss Davide Nicola, meanwhile, told in April: “Belotti is unique.

“I appreciate him for his technical qualities but also for his spirit. Andrea is a great finisher, but he is also good at providing assists.”

And football fans have previously compared Belotti to the likes of Jack Grealish, Romelu Lukaku and Alan Shearer.