The Independent : reported that Transfers news live: Alvaro Morata ready for Chelsea medical as Liverpool fight to keep Philippe Coutinho from Barcelona

How Manchester United could line up next season12 show all How Manchester United could line up next season1/12 How could United line up? Getty3/12 Right back – Fabinho Jose Mourinho is a fan of Fabinho, who can play at both right-back and as a defensive midfielder. Alvaro Morata is bound for Chelsea rather than Manchester United but Jose Mourinho does not seem to care having wrapped up a deal for "amazing" striker Romelu Lukaku. Getty12/12 Striker - Romelu Lukaku Mourinho has prioritised a new No.9 this summer following Zlatan Ibrahimovic's season-ending injury and subsequent release and has opted for Lukaku as his top choice. Instead, United gazumped Chelsea to the signing of their former player and Antonio Conte's men have now agreed a deal for Morata, subject to a medical and personal terms.

Alvaro Morata signing allows Chelsea to finally breathe a sigh of relief

Dan Thomas and Craig Burley break down the latest surrounding Alvaro Morata leaving Real Madrid for Chelsea. The FC panel discuss the imminent arrival of Alvaro Morata to Chelsea and how he lines up with Antonio Conte's style. Alvaro Morata bagged 20 goals last season despite starting just 18 games over all competitions for Real Madrid. When news broke on Wednesday that an agreement had been reached with Real Madrid for the transfer of Alvaro Morata, the overwhelming sensation among those associated with Chelsea was one of relief. Real Madrid, after all, have done very well from such a clause having executed it two years into Morata's spell at Juventus.

Premier League Betting: Back Chelsea to turn to Alvaro Morata ahead of Sergio Aguero

Having reportedly failed to convince Pep Guardiola of his own ability to lead the line, Sergio Aguero has emerged as a shock contender to fulfil that role with the Premier League champions. Instead, a deal for Alvaro Morata seems far more achievable given Real Madrid's apparent willingness to sell and the Spaniard's openness to a move, making odds of 15/8 (2.88) on the previous Manchester United target arriving at Stamford Bridge look more attractive. Alternatively, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is available at 5/1 (6.00) to leave Borussia Dortmund for Antonio Conte's side, having already rejected a lucrative move to China this summer. However, despite Paddy Power's narrow 7/4 (2.75) price on that move taking place this summer, it is difficult to see Manchester City selling such a valuable asset to a rival. With just one year left on his contract, Alexis Sanchez should in theory prove a more realistic target, although Arsenal's reluctance to lose their star player to a fellow Premier League team makes him a 14/1 (15.00) long shot.


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