Newcastle United's attempts to sign Andrea Belotti have fallen on deaf ears, in a situation reminiscent of rivals Arsenal's failed approach for Dusan Vlahovic.
Arsenal had been among the favourites to sign Serbia striker Vlahovic, only for the 21-year-old to opt for Juventus instead in a move which his agent suggested would always be the player's preference.
Newcastle have found themselves in a similar position with Belotti, with their financial might meaning they should be well-placed to meet the demands of a player whose contract with Torino expires at the end of the season.
