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Arsenal News: Chelsea favourites for Morata, Henry on Wenger's England link
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Alvaro Morata - 5 things you need to know
Arsenal have slipped behind in the race to sign Alvaro Morata, according to reports.
Juventus confirmed yesterday Real Madrid had triggered the striker’s £23million buy-back clause.
Arsene Wenger is on the lookout for a forward to provide support for Olivier Giroud.
But according to Spanish paper Marca, Chelsea are favourites to sign Morata.
They suggest Antonio Conte could be the telling factor in a potential deal.
Thierry Henry admits he can’t see Arsene Wenger managing England.
The Gunners boss is on the FA’s wish-list, as they seek to find someone suitable to succeed Roy Hodgson.
Chelsea and Arsenal are both interested in Alvaro Morata
But Henry thinks Wenger loves Arsenal too much to leave.
“What I love about Arsene is he loves being on the field on a daily basis and if you're a coach of a national team you're not out there on a daily basis,” he told Sky Sports.
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“That's why I don't see that happening, but who knows?
"Arsene loves Arsenal and he's been there for a very long time. We don't see him leaving the club and we know the England role can be seen as the impossible job."
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