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Chelsea transfer in motion: Alvaro Morata's agent at Bernabeu to discuss deal
ALVARO MORATA'S agent has reportedly arrived for a meeting at Real Madrid's Bernabeu stadium to complete the first part of Chelsea's £47million move to sign the striker.
Alvaro Morata could rejoin Real Madrid before heading to Chelsea this summer
Italian newspaper Gazzetta dello Sport claim the Blues are keen to secure a deal for Morata once his move from Juventus to Real is completed.
It is claimed Real will trigger a £23m buy-back option for the forward they sold to Juve in 2013.
They will then sell Spain striker Morata to Chelsea at a profit.
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Arsenal & Chelsea target Alvaro Morata in action
Lopez is tasked with brokering the deal, having already reportedly spoken to Chelsea about a contract for Morata.
Gazzetta claim Blues officials spoke to the agent and Morata's family yesterday.
The family are demanding a £6m-a-year deal, although Chelsea are only willing to double his £2.3m-a-year deal he currently earns at Juve.
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