Chelsea close in on £75m Morata deal

Patrick Power 6 years ago 7.8k
Chelsea and Real Madrid are in positive negotiations for Morata. EFE

Real Madrid and Chelsea are close to reaching an agreement over Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, after holding positive talks.

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang looks set to stay at Dortmund, and AC Milan are concentrating their efforts on Torino's Andrea Belotti. Antonio Conte does not want to miss out on yet another target and is pushing to sign the Madrid man.

On Tuesday, the Italian boss agreed his new two-year contract at Stamford Bridge, in the knowledge that the club will deliver quality additions to his squad.

Though disappointed at missing out on Lukaku, and as Danilo closes in on a move to Manchester City, Conte is certain the Blues will secure a move for Morata.

Real Madrid have insisted on their £75 million asking price, a fee Chelsea are willing to pay for the 24-year-old.

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