Alvaro Morata netted twice on his return for Atletico Madrid on Monday night before being pressed on his future after links emerged with a move to Manchester Unit
Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has addressed his future amid claims that Manchester United want to sign him this summer.
United are on the hunt for more firepower and, with the transfer window coming to a close on 1 September, time is running out to bolster Erik ten Hag’s ranks. Morata was not on the Red Devils’ radar several months ago but has emerged as a target with Cristiano Ronaldo potentially leaving Old Trafford.
United submitted a shock bid worth around £7million earlier this month for Marko Arnautovic – who shares a personal connection with Ten Hag – but swiftly discontinued their interest following a fierce backlash from fans over previous comments made by the Austrian international. The ripping up of these plans has opened the door for a potential Morata move.
Ronaldo’s desired departure is coupled with Edinson Cavani leaving the club following the expiration of his contract and Mason Greenwood no longer being part of the first-team squad.
Morata, 29, has now emerged as a transfer target after returning to the Spanish capital following two seasons on loan at Italian giants Juventus. The Bianconeri’s signing of Dusan Vlahovic in January displaced the Spaniard as the side’s main striker and he has subsequently returned to Atletico.
Despite the summer exit of Luis Suarez, Atletico are well-stocked in their attacking ranks. Joao Felix, Antoine Griezmann, Angel Correa and Matheus Cunha – who has also been linked with United – are all competing for starting spots in Diego Simeone’s side.