Chelsea transfer news: Alvaro Morata replacement ‘moving closer’ to signing - reporter
ALVARO MORATA is in talks with Atletico Madrid over a January move which suggests Chelsea are edging closer to signing a striker themselves, claims Sky Sports reporter Dharmesh Sheth.
Given Morata is in talks with Atletico Madrid, it would suggest a potential replacement is moving closer
Dharmesh Sheth on Chelsea
And he reckons because Morata is in talks with the Spanish club, Chelsea must be closing in on a signing of their own.
“This one is gathering momentum,” Sheth said on Sky Sports News.
“Sevilla and AC Milan were interested but it now seems Atletico Madrid are in the driving seat.
“Talks are ongoing over a return to the club where he actually started his youth career.
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“The interesting point to make here is Morata actually joined Chelsea effectively replacing Diego Costa.
“Now Costa went to Atletico Madrid, this season he’s started just 11 La Liga games.
“So could it be that Morata could be a replacement for Diego Costa for a second time?
“Given Morata is in talks with Atletico Madrid, it would suggest a potential replacement is moving closer.