Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata is close to signing for Chelsea, according to Gianluca Di Marzio.
As reported by the BBC, Diego Costa was left out of Chelsea’s tour of the Far East amid interest from former employers Atletico Madrid. If he departs, the Blues will need to sign a new starting striker ahead of the 2017/18 Premier League campaign.
Antonio Conte looks to have identified who he wants to draft in this summer, and it’s one of Costa’s international teammates.
Di Marzio, who is renown for being one of the most reliable journalists out there, sent out the below tweet on Wednesday afternoon, claiming that Morata was closing in on a move to Stamford Bridge.
#Morata is close to @ChelseaFC now. @SkySport @SkySportsNews @realmadrid
— Gianluca Di Marzio (@DiMarzio) 19 July 2017
Only once in his professional career has Morata scored more than ten league goals in a season, but if Conte wants him, we have to trust his judgement.
It may well be only a matter of time before Morata becomes a Chelsea player.
I love this decision finally we can have a reason to smile again
Nice one Chelsea
I am anxious to see him. Good one for Chelsea and the fans around the world.
You are welcome
let’s hope he comes soon
wooooii good one indeed, most welcome
I prefer chelseafc to bring in Alvaro Morata to replace Costa.
will we be happy to see him