Arsenal chiefs are confident closing a deal for Torino striker Andrea Belotti.

Gunners football director Edu is weighing up making a new striker signing and an approach has been made to Toro for Belotti.

Tuttosport via Le 10 Sport says contact has been established and Arsenal have been informed they can land the Granata captain for €34m.

And the Gunners' board is happy with the price and are willing to meet it.

AC Milan and AS Roma are also interested in the 27 year-old Belotti, who has a deal to 2022. Belotti is currently away with Italy at Euro 2020.

Last season, the centre-forward, who has been with Toro for six years, made 36 appearances for the Granata, scoring 13 goals and producing seven assists.

At Euro 2020 with Italy, Belotti has played three of their four games, including the round of 16 victory over Austria. He is yet to get on the scoresheet.

- updated June 29