Manchester United transfer news: Alvaro Morata has been convinced to join Red Devils by Spain team-mates David De Gea and Ander Herrera
Red Devils lend Jose Mourinho a helping hand in his efforts to bring Real Madrid striker to Old Trafford
ALVARO MORATA has reportedly been convinced to join Manchester United by Spanish team-mates David De Gea and Ander Herrera.
Jose Mourinho has made the Real Madrid striker his No1 target this summer.
His interest in Atletico Madrid‘s Antoine Griezmann has cooled and he has switched his focus across the Spanish capital to the Bernabeu.
And he is getting a helping hand from two of his Red Devils according to .
The Spanish publication claims that De Gea and Herrera have used their time with the 24-year-old on international duty wisely.
And they have now allegedly managed to persuade the star that a switch to Old Trafford and the Premier League would be the right move for him.
Mourinho is also said to have contacted Morata personally to give him assurances over the significant role he has in mind for the striker.
De Gea is set to stay at United after being targeted by Champions League winners Madrid.
And his efforts to convince Morata, along with Herrera, have provided another boost to Mourinho.
The Madrid ace is behind Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema in the pecking order at the La Liga giants.
He is believed to be available for around £60million.