Arsenal
were for the most part of last summer linked with the signing of the Real
Madrid star Alvaro Morata who was at Juventus at that time. Rumours then was
that Real Madrid would activate a clause in the Spaniard's contract and resell
him to the highest bidder.
Los
Blancos true to the rumours activated the buyback clause in Morata's contract
and he returned to Spain. Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, PSG, Atletico Madrid and
Tottenham were then said to be keenly interested in him. Chelsea even went as
far as tabling a bid of €60million for him which was reportedly rejected by Real
Madrid.
Arsenal
on their part never seem to be genuinely interested in him as there was never
any report of a bid from the Gunners. However, this has not stopped Morata from
getting linked with a move to Arsenal. Many media outlets in the last three
months have linked the former Real Madrid youth player to Arsenal. It has been
reported in many quarters that Wenger likes Morata and will consider bidding
for him again this summer.
However,
should the reports be true, Arsenal and Wenger need to move very fast or risk losing
the player to AC Milan. According to Milan.It, an AC Milan fans' website, Milan
are confident of signing the former Juventus player this summer. According to
the website, Milan are hopeful that the cordial relationship between them and
Madrid will work in their favour to sign the player.
Milan
reportedly see Morata as an upgrade on M’Baye Niang who himself has been
linked with a move to Arsenal but appears to be on his way to Everton. M’Baye
Niang is currently on loan with Watford and is said to be available for £15m
with Watford having the option of turning his loan spell into a permanent one.
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