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Chelsea close in on striker

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Finally, it seems like Chelsea’s search for a new striker will be concluded after reports broke out that Real Madrid’s 24-year-old Spanish striker Alvaro Morata is close to joining the blues.

After Diego Costa made it public that blues boss Conte has told him via text that his services were no longer required at Stamford Bridge, Chelsea started their search for a new number 9. Romelu Lukaku was Conte’s primary target to replace the outgoing Costa but a deal for Everton’s 24-year-old Belgian was hijacked by Manchester United and he joined United for a fee believed to be around ÂŁ75 million.

Morata was then made the first choice to replace Costa and now according to transfer guru, Gianluca Di Marzio, Chelsea are close to acquiring his services. Morata scored 15 league goals in 26 appearances for Real Madrid as they clinched the Spanish League title. Morata is a player Conte knows well having bought him at Juventus.

The fee for Morata is believed to be close to ÂŁ70 million and Danilo, his Madrid compatriot is also expected to join Chelsea.

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