Barcelona make shock move for Chelsea superstar, David de Gea makes decision on Manchester United future and more: Transfer roundup, 15 January 2019

Diego Costa's place at Atletico Madrid in jeopardy as Morata move nears

Alvaro Morata hasn't won a lot of fans at Stamford Bridge after moving in the summer of 2017

Chelsea and Atletico Madrid are now in talks over a potential deal for misfiring striker Alvaro Morata. And according to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett (via Express), Morata joining Los Rojiblancos could potentially displace Diego Costa.

Dorsett said,

“This one could be one of the biggest moves of the transfer window. It concerns Alvaro Morata,”

“He cost an initial £58m just 18 months ago. But could he be about the leave Stamford Bridge?

“Ironically he was the man employed to replace Diego Costa at Chelsea.

“He could now be about to replace Costa again, at Atletico Madrid.

“We understand Chelsea are in talks with Atletico over a deal for Morata to head back to Spain.

“He arrived at Stamford Bridge from Real Madrid and signed a five-year contract on a deal that could have reached £70m with add-on fees.

“But speaking before the game with Newcastle Maurizio Sarri acknowledged Morata could be on his way out.”

Chelsea are looking to sign Gonzalo Higuain who is currently at AC Milan on loan from Juventus.