Manchester United have added Alvaro Morata’s name to the list of potential strikers for the January window.
According to ESPN, Alvaro Morata emerges on Manchester United’s radar as the club targets a host of names to replace Cristiano Ronaldo. The 30-year-old Spanish international is reportedly available in the next window, with Atletico Madrid desperate to get him off their books.
Alvaro Morata has had his critics over an indifferent career across many clubs. The 30-year-old Spanish international hasn’t been prolific at any of those sides, but his importance is often undervalued.
The Spaniard has moved about a lot in his career, and in January, he might have another go at the Premier League. The 30-year-old is attracting interest from several sides seeking a new striker and could prove a decent fit, albeit for the short term.
Manchester United are in the market for a new frontman after parting ways with Cristiano Ronaldo before the World Cup began. A host of names are mentioned, but realistically only a few could arrive during January.
Names like Harry Kane are mentioned as a long-term replacement, but the prospect of Manchester United signing the England captain in January or summer could prove difficult. Hence, Morata is a viable option for the Red Devils to consider, while the 30-year-old Spanish international is reportedly available.
Atletico Madrid remains desperate to get him off their books and could even accept a loan proposal for the striker. Manchester United have earmarked other younger names like Portugal’s World Cup star Goncalo Ramos, but the Benfica star will prove complex to achieve immediately unless the club are willing to part with a massive fee.
Hence, Morata is a realistic target, one who could fill the void left by Ronaldo in the short term. The report insists he is on Manchester United’s radar, and an approach is quite possible in January.
Moreover, Morata had a decent World Cup with Spain, scoring three times and providing a single assist as Luis Enrique’s men crashed out of the round of 16 against Morocco. He could leverage those displays and earn himself a move away from Madrid, probably even to Manchester United.
