Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal’s hopes of signing Juventus’ Alvaro Morata have been boosted by Real Madrid’s decision to not resign the striker.
Real sold the 22-year-old for £15.8 million to the Italian giants last summer, and despite the Spain international’s fine form, the Galacticos have rejected the opportunity to buy back Morata for £25 million.
Madrid boss Carlo Ancelotti told Gazzetta dello Sport: “He’s a young boy who was looking for more opportunities and consistency. He had a lot of offers, he’s the one who chose Juve.
“He’s a modern striker, he has pace, rhythm and intensity, he’s cool in front of goal and is a hard worker.
“In Morata’s contract there’s a right of redemption [for us], but I think he’ll stay as Juventus.”
The striker has nine goals this season, five of those coming in his last nine games.
It is believed United are favourites for Morata’s signature, should he leave Juve, although he rejected United and Arsenal last summer.
