Chelsea agree deal to sign superstar striker, Real Madrid to face battle from Barcelona and Chelsea for superstar target, and more: Transfer roundup, 17th January 2019

Real Madrid are set to face fierce competition for top transfer target
Real Madrid are set to face fierce competition for top transfer target

Alvaro Morata closes in on Atletico Madrid move

Atletico Madrid-bound?
Atletico Madrid-bound?

After signing for Chelsea for a club record fee of £70 million less than two years ago, Alvaro Morata has failed to reach the levels he was expected to. As a result, several rumours have claimed that the Spaniard could soon be on his way out of the club, should Chelsea sign an appropriate replacement.

As per reports from Sky Sports, Chelsea are keen on letting Morata go as they try to recoup as much money as they can. The 26-year-old is believed to be valued at £45 million and was reportedly pictured in Madrid earlier this week, as he closes in on a move to Atletico Madrid.

The Rojiblancos are reportedly keen on signing a striker to ease pressure off of out-of-form striker Diego Costa.

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