Arsenal have reportedly tabled an offer of double what Juventus are prepared to pay to sign Alvaro Morata, while Newcastle are ‘expected’ to sell Allan Saint-Maximin and his replacement could come from Brighton – all in Tuesday’s transfer gossip.
ALVARO MORATA RETURNING TO LONDON?
Arsenal have made a bid to bring Alvaro Morata back to London, and a report has revealed why they could sink Juventus in the race.
The Gunners have made revamping their forward line a priority this summer. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang was never replaced in January after their efforts to sign Dusan Vlahovic fell short.
Furthermore, Eddie Nketiah and Alexandre Lacazette will become free agents at season’s end. With Arsenal poised to qualify for Europe in one form or another, adequate strength in depth up top will be a must.
As such, the Sun claim Arsenal are in the mix to sign ex-Chelsea marksman Alvaro Morata.
The 29-year-old is currently on loan at Juventus from parent club Atletico Madrid. The report states Morata has no desire to return to Atletico when his loan stint in Turin concludes.
Morata reportedly believes his gametime will be restricted back at Atletico. As such, and citing Italian outlet Corriere dello Sport, it’s claimed Morata would ‘gladly go to Mikel Arteta’ at the Emirates.
Juventus too are interested in bringing Morata on board on a permanent basis. However, they’re reportedly only willing to sanction a £12.5m outlay in the summer.
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