Man Utd ‘in shock transfer move for Chelsea flop Morata’ and Atletico Madrid ready to sell for £30m
MANCHESTER UNITED are interested in signing Chelsea flop Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid, according to reports.
The Spaniard, 29, has spent the last two seasons on loan at Italian giants Juventus.
He scored 32 times for the Old Lady in 92 games.
Morata also had two seasons at Premier League outfit Chelsea, where he scored 16 leagues goals in 47.
However, his mentality was questioned by manager at the time, Maurizio Sarri.
And according to , Morata is a "genuine possibility" for Man Utd, who are desperately trying to bolster their attacking line.
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Erik ten Hag is short in the forward department with Anthony Martial missing the league opener through injury.
Cristiano Ronaldo's uncertain future has also consumed much of the summer.
Midfielder Christian Eriksen instead started up front for the Red Devils in their opening day defeat to Brighton.
Morata is thought to be available for just £29million but a loan isn't out of the realms of possibility.
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Mauro Icardi is also an option for the Red Devils.
Wife and agent Wanda Nara has been contacted by the Red Devils regarding a potential move.
Icardi may not cost United much with the Argentine surplus to requirements at Paris Saint-Germain.