Man United close in on 24-year-old striker as private jet flies in from Madrid – report
Alvaro Morata is closing in on a move to Manchester United after a mystery private jet arrives from Madrid, according to reports in the English media
Alvaro Morata is edging closer to a switch to Manchester United from Real Madrid after a private jet flew in from Madrid on Wednesday night, according to reports in the English media.
The Sun is reporting that Manchester United and Real Madrid have been involved in intense negotiations surrounding the potential transfer of the 24-year-old striker.
The same article states that the Reds Devils are prepared to pay in the region of £63m for the Spain international in the summer transfer window.
According to the Sun, a private plane landed in Manchester from Madrid on Wednesday to inevitably fuel talk of Morata concluding a transfer to the Europa League winners.
Manchester United have only announced one signing in the summer transfer window so far after the Red Devils completed a £30.7m deal to sign Sweden international Victor Lindelof from Portuguese champions Benfica.
The 20-time English champions finished in sixth place in the Premier League table last term after a disappointing domestic campaign under new manager Mourinho.
The Portuguese coach did win the EFL Cup and the Europa League in his first season in charge at Old Trafford.
