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Tottenham caught up in Alvaro Morata transfer: Juventus eye replacement striker
JUVENTUS are reportedly set to rival Tottenham in the pursuit of Marseille striker Michy Batshuayi.
Michy Batshuayi (right) could replace Alvaro Morata at Juventus
Spurs are thought to be keen on landing Batshuayi, who is currently on Euro 2016 duty with Belgium.
Club officials are said to have agreed with manager Mauricio Pochettino to move for the 22-year-old.
Talks were reportedly held with Marseille back in April.
But reports in Belgium and Italy claim a deal for the striker to move to Turin is on the cards.
Tuttosport claim Batshuayi has been lined up to replace Morata
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Were Spurs to miss out on Batshuayi, who scored 21 goals for club and country last season, then a swoop for Holland striker Vincent Janssen is also an option.
Spurs are understood to have discussed terms with the AZ frontman, while West Ham are supposedly keen on Batshuayi's signature.
Alvaro Morata's club at end of summer transfer window:
6/4 Real Madrid
4/1 Arsenal
6/1 Chelsea
7/1 Juventus
7/1 Manchester City
8/1 Manchester Utd
12/1 Bayern Munich
20/1 PSG
Odds courtesy of Betway
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