English side Aston Villa are hunting for players to bolster their squad ahead of next season. A move in that direction, they have set their eyes on Torino player Raoul Bellanova in the summer transfer window, as reported by Italian outlet Inter Live.
Raoul Bellanova’s career so far
After failing to reach an agreement with AC Milan due to financial concerns, Raoul Bellanova went on to play for Bordeaux, Atalanta, Pescara, Cagliari, and Inter Milan. He finally signed for his current employer, Torino, last summer.
Since then, the Italian footballer has emerged as a formidable name on the team sheet. He has featured in 31 games so far, netting once and providing five assists. He is averaging 0.9 shots, 1.2 key passes, and 1.2 dribbles per game (stats via whoscored).
Bellanova mainly plays as a right-back but is well-equipped to operate as a winger. His quality dribbling skills complement his attacking playing mindset. He is fast, strong, and a good reader of the game. However, he needs to work on his tackling technique.
A good addition for Aston Villa
Aston Villa want to invest in Raoul Bellanova as the player has already proven himself in the Serie A league. He has shown that he has all it takes to succeed in the Premier League. The defender is valued at €30 million, which is a fair price and something that the English club can pay easily.
Bellanova’s addition to the squad for next season will add the much-needed depth. He can give stiff competition to Matty Cash for the right-back position in the lineup. His attacking skills will definitely help the side bang in more goals.
However, the Villans are set to face neck-to-neck competition from Manchester United and Chelsea. Both the Premier League giants are keen on signing the 23-year-old youngster. It will be interesting to see how this chapter unfolds in the coming months.
