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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F27%2Falvaro-morata-spain.JPG "Alvaro Morata of Spain celebrates scoring in the Euro 2016 match against Turkey on June 17, 2016")
Spain striker Alvaro Morata finalises club-record switch to Chelsea
Alvaro Morata joins Chelsea from Real Madrid on a five-year deal, costing the Blues a fee of up to £70m.Jul 21, 17:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Antonio Conte 'made Diego Costa decision in January'
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte says that the decision to sell Spain international Diego Costa in this summer's transfer window was made at the start of 2017.Jul 21, 13:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'Alvaro Morata was always my first-choice striker'
Antonio Conte claims that Alvaro Morata has always been his top target, despite recent reports that he was keen to sign Romelu Lukaku from Everton.Jul 21, 11:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Falvaro-morata-real-madrid.JPG "Alvaro Morata in action for Real Madrid against Espanyol in La Liga on September 18, 2016")
Zinedine Zidane wishes Alvaro Morata well ahead of Chelsea move
Zinedine Zidane insists that the Bernabeu 'will always remain the true home' of Alvaro Morata, as he closes in on a big-money move to Chelsea.Jul 21, 10:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fchristian-benteke.jpg "Christian Benteke celebrates during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Christian Benteke "very happy" at Crystal Palace
Christian Benteke says that he is "looking forward" to working under Frank de Boer this season, as he aims to find his feet heading into next year's World Cup.Jul 21, 10:24
Guillem Balague: 'Alvaro Morata was Antonio Conte's top choice'
Spanish journalist Guillem Balague claims that Chelsea were happy to see Romelu Lukaku join Manchester United as Alvaro Morata was always their top summer target.Jul 20, 12:34
Alvaro Morata: 'Chelsea are the best club'
Alvaro Morata describes Chelsea as "the best club" ahead of his likely transfer to Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid.Jul 20, 11:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fandrea-belotti.JPG "Italy's Andrea Belotti in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Torino forward Andrea Belotti prefers AC Milan switch over Premier League move?
Torino forward Andrea Belotti reportedly prefers a switch to AC Milan over moving to the Premier League.Jul 20, 10:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa eats his medal during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017")
Chelsea set £44m asking price for Diego Costa?
Chelsea reportedly tell Atletico Madrid that they will have to pay £44m in order to sign forward Diego Costa.Jul 20, 08:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho waves after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017")
Jose Mourinho: 'Alvaro Morata will be good for Chelsea'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that Alvaro Morata - a former target for the Portuguese - will be a "very good" signing for Chelsea.Jul 20, 08:31
Alvaro Morata: "Now I only think of putting on the Chelsea shirt"
Alvaro Morata is eager to link up with Chelsea after a deal believed to be worth £75m was agreed for his transfer from Real Madrid.Jul 19, 21:26
Chelsea confirm agreement for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata
Alvaro Morata is to undergo a medical with Chelsea ahead of completing a switch from Real Madrid, which will reportedly be worth somewhere in the region of £68m.Jul 19, 17:40
Report: Chelsea near deal for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata
A report claims that Spain international striker Alvaro Morata is on the verge of finalising a move from Real Madrid to Chelsea.Jul 19, 16:38
Andrea Belotti left out of Torino kit promo amid reported Chelsea interest
Rumoured Chelsea target Andrea Belotti is left out of Torino's promotional video for the club's new kit.Jul 18, 11:09
Alvaro Morata 'is Chelsea's main target despite reports of Sergio Aguero pursuit'
Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata is reportedly at the top of Chelsea's transfer wishlist.Jul 17, 21:44
Ryan Giggs: 'Romelu Lukaku will be under constant scrutiny at Manchester United'
Ryan Giggs says that Romelu Lukaku will be under intense scrutiny at Manchester United, and he needs to develop a "thick skin".Jul 17, 20:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring during the FA Cup quarter-final between Middlesbrough and Manchester City on March 11, 2017")
Manchester City 'have no plans to sell Sergio Aguero amid Chelsea interest'
Manchester City reportedly have no desire to sell Sergio Aguero this summer following rumoured interest from Chelsea.Jul 17, 18:13
Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata prefers AC Milan switch over Chelsea move?
Real Madrid attacker Alvaro Morata is reportedly ready to turn down Chelsea in favour of a transfer to AC Milan.Jul 17, 12:58
AC Milan interested in Alvaro Morata, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
AC Milan chief executive Marco Fassone reveals that three strikers remain on the club's wanted list - Alvaro Morata, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Andrea Belotti.Jul 16, 15:45
Jose Mourinho disappointed to miss out on Alvaro Morata signing
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho suggests that his side are no longer interested in signing Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid as the clubs could not reach an agreement.Jul 16, 08:20
Borussia Dortmund 'give Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang deadline'
Borussia Dortmund reportedly give Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang a deadline of July 24 to decide his future amid speculation linking him with Chelsea and Liverpool.Jul 15, 19:06
Jose Mourinho discusses Manchester United's Alvaro Morata interest
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that a deal for Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata broke down because the two clubs could not "come to an economic agreement".Jul 14, 20:51
Jose Mourinho: 'I want two more players'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reveals that he wants to sign two more players in this summer's transfer window, but refuses to be drawn on names.Jul 14, 20:07
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata offered lucrative deal by Tianjin Quanjian?
Chinese Super League side Tianjin Quanjian reportedly offer a lucrative deal to Real Madrid attacker Alvaro Morata, who is also a target for Chelsea.Jul 14, 10:57
Gianfranco Zola: 'Andrea Belotti is perfect fit for Chelsea'
Chelsea legend Gianfranco Zola believes that Torino striker Andrea Belotti would be a "perfect" replacement for Diego Costa at Stamford Bridge.Jul 12, 12:14
Chelsea offered Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang for £65m?
Chelsea are reportedly offered the chance to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang from Borussia Dortmund for £65m.Jul 12, 08:45
Alvaro Morata to train alongside Manchester United with Real Madrid
Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata will train alongside Manchester United - the club he has been linked to for much of the summer - during the pre-season tour of USA.Jul 11, 20:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F22%2Fcristiano-ronaldo-real-madrid_1.jpg "Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017")
Cristiano Ronaldo left out of Real Madrid's pre-season squad
Cristiano Ronaldo is left out of Real Madrid's squad for the pre-season tour of the United States amid speculation that he wants to leave the club this summer.Jul 11, 13:08
Chelsea preparing offer for Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata?
Chelsea are reportedly preparing a £70m offer for Real Madrid attacker Alvaro Morata after they missed out on the signing of Romelu Lukaku.Jul 10, 11:25
Sergio Ramos coy on Cristiano Ronaldo future
Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos says that he hopes to see both Cristiano Ronaldo and Alvaro Morata stay at the club for "many years".Jul 9, 14:42
Gerard Houllier: 'Alexandre Lacazette guarantees goals'
Former Lyon manager Gerard Houllier insists that Alexandre Lacazette is guaranteed to score goals at Arsenal, likening the striker to club legend Ian Wright.Jul 8, 21:36
Manchester United 'step up James Rodriguez pursuit'
Manchester United reportedly step up their pursuit of Real Madrid attacker James Rodriguez after ending their interest in Alvaro Morata.Jul 8, 18:10
Luka Modric issues warning to James Rodriguez, Alvaro Morata
Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric tells teammates James Rodriguez and Alvaro Morata that playing for the club will be the pinnacle of their careers.Jul 8, 11:22
Report: Chelsea told to pay £90m for Torino striker Andrea Belotti
A report claims that Andrea Belotti will cost Chelsea £90m to sign from Torino, as the Blues admit defeat in their pursuit of top target Romelu Lukaku.Jul 8, 08:11
Real Madrid forward Alvaro Morata has 'no alternative' to Manchester United
Alvaro Morata's representatives say that the Real Madrid attacker does not have a backup plan if Manchester United withdraw their interest in his signature.Jul 7, 16:48
Report: Chelsea turn to Alvaro Morata, Andrea Belotti in search for new striker
Chelsea have been forced to turn to either Alvaro Morata or Andrea Belotti after being snubbed by Manchester United-bound striker Romelu Lukaku, according to a report.Jul 7, 12:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Burnley on April 15, 2017")
Report: Manchester United agree £75m fee with Everton for Romelu Lukaku
A report claims that Everton striker Romelu Lukaku is to join Manchester United in a £75m deal, as the Red Devils withdraw their interest in Real Madrid's Alvaro Morata.Jul 6, 09:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017")
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho 'frustrated by lack of transfer business'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is reportedly frustrated with the club's lack of transfer activity this summer.Jul 4, 09:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fdavid-de-gea.jpg "David De Gea applauds after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017")
Report: Real Madrid to reignite interest in David de Gea
A report claims that David de Gea has informed his close friends that he will join Real Madrid, with Los Blancos preparing to return for the keeper later this summer.Jul 3, 21:21
Torino boss Sinisa Mihajlovic holding out for big Andrea Belotti fee
Sinisa Mihajlovic hopes to see Andrea Belotti remain at Torino next season as his goals cannot be replaced, but concedes he will be sold if a mammoth offer is tabled.Jul 3, 19:59
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