
Chelsea
have made a move to sign Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid, according to Sky in
Italy.
The Blues are set to miss out on the signing of Romelu Lukaku to Manchester
United and have now turned their attentions to securing a deal for the Spain
international.
Sky Sports News HQ understands Morata is keen on a switch to the Premier
League having previously attracted interest from United.
Real value Morata at close to £70m, although manager Zinedine Zidane wants
the former Juventus forward to remain at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Morata's agent, Juanma Lopez, and his father, Alfonso Morata, met with Real
officials last Monday to discuss the future of the 24-year-old.
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen to strengthen his attacking options
having told Diego Costa he is surplus to requirements at the club.
The 28-year-old, who scored 20 goals last season as Chelsea won the Premier
League title, is yet to secure a move away from Stamford Bridge ahead of the
start of pre-season training.
Sky Sports News HQ understands Atletico Madrid are interested in re-signing
Costa and are expected to make an offer for him.
Atletico are currently under a transfer embargo and would be unable to
register Costa as their player until January.