According to reports from Spanish outlet Diario Gol, (The Telegraph in English), Premier League side Arsenal have been handed a huge boost in their hopes of securing the services of Real Madrid attacker Alvaro Morata. Arsenal were widely linked with a move for Alvaro Morata over the summer and the transfer taking place seemed like a real possibility during one point this summer. As it turned out though, Morata made a return back to former club Real Madrid and Arsenal had to sign an alternative option in the less well known Lucas Perez instead. Despite missing out, Arsenal are said to … [Read more...]
Tottenham Hotspur ready to splash the cash to sign Spanish international attacker
Tottenham Hotspur are preparing a big money move to sign Juventus striker Alvaro Morata, according to reports from the Metro. It is no secret that Tottenham Hotspur have been in the market to sign a new striker to provide backup to Harry Kane for quite a while now and it is expected that Spurs will be ramping up their bid to bring in a new front man during the final few days of the January transfer window. It has widely been claimed that Tottenham have recently placed a £17million bid for West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino but now according to reports from the Metro and online … [Read more...]
Arsenal target Morata makes Juve move
Highly-rated Spanish youngster Alvaro Morata has moved from Real Madrid to Juventus in a £16m deal. Once a target for Arsenal and Spurs, striker Morata was a peripheral figure for Real last season despite breaking into the squad the year before. Madrid have inserted a clause into the 21-year-old's contract that they can reacquire his registration rights for a fee of up to €30m after two years with the Italian club. Morata has joined on a five-year-deal and will link up with compatriot Fernando Llorente in Turin. Morata scored 11 times in 52 games for Real, though many of those appearances … [Read more...]
Arsenal Back In For Real Madrid Striker
With the transfer deadline looming, Arsenal look set to finally make a move for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata. Arsene Wenger has been monitoring the 21 year old since the start of the season, and always had him on his transfer window radar. Initial interest was rebuffed when Carlo Ancelotti insisted that the forward was not for sale, but news from the Bernabeu today should give Arsenal renewed hope. Morata is a hot prospect, he has scored 12 goals in 11 matches for Spain's under-21 side. His chances for Madrid this season, however, have been severely limited. Ancelotti sees Alvara as one … [Read more...]
Morata Close To Signing For Arsenal
Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Real Madrid's exciting young striker Alvaro Morata – but only until the end of the season. Morata is a 21 year old with huge potential. He has found his chances limited at the Bernabeu, scoring four goals in twenty-four appearances, but he has shone in is his appearances for the Spanish under 21 team – netting twelve goals in eleven outings for his country. Carlo Ancelotti had earlier rebuffed interest from both Arsenal and Liverpool, insisting that the youngster was not for sale at any price, but Morata has been pushing for a move. He expected to be … [Read more...]
Morata being tracked by Tottenham and Arsenal
The Daily Mail are reporting that both Tottenham and Arsenal are keeping their eyes on out-of-favour Real Madrid youngster Alvaro Morata. Carlo Ancelotti preferred Jese to Morata for the Champions League game with Galatasaray in midweek which has apparently alerted the two top teams in North London. … [Read more...]
5 players who could make the World Cup squad
Vicente del Bosque has a tough task in selecting 23 men out of around 50 world class players, choosing a squad based on form, potential, cohesion and experience so that Spain can retain their FIFA World Cup crown. An unsuccessful Confederations Cup campaign has seen change flourish in the Spanish camp with various newbies coming into the squad, but can any of these outside contenders realistically make VDB's final 23? … [Read more...]