Ola Aina is likely to join Italian Serie A side Torino on loan for Chelsea to aid the London side who are keen on Torino’s forward Andrea Belloti, Owngoalnigeria.com understands.
Chelsea are opened to the idea of the Nigeria international leaving the club on loan but despite a host of interest from English Championship clubs, Aina is keen to test himself abroad.
Dutch giants PSV were the initial front runners to sign the defender who spent last season on loan at Hull City but Chelsea’s quest to sign a forward before the close of the transfer window in England, Torino is likely to be his destination.
Reports in Italy has it that Torino are keen on the defender and that has also given Chelsea some hope in their quest to boost their attack with the signing of Belloti, who finished as top scorer two seasons ago in the Serie A.
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