CM: Morata tempted by Milan despite Atletico declaration – negotiations ongoing | OneFootball

The names linked with AC Milan seem to be going around on a carousel at the moment and Alvaro Morata is the target that is back in focus, a report claims.

According to Calciomercato.com, Morata is the ‘latest concrete idea’ for ​​Milan who want to strengthen their attack for next season with the signing of a new centre-forward to replace the departed Olivier Giroud.

The former Juventus player recently rejected a super offer from Al Qadisiyah in Qatar worth €45m over three years because he wants to stay at Atletico Madrid, but the call from the Rossoneri has instilled some doubts in the head of the Spaniard who has a special feeling with Italy.

In the contract that ties Morata to Atletico Madrid there is a release clause of €13m that Milan would gladly pay. The 31-year-old is a concrete option but not the only one explored by the management with Joshua Zirkzee still the main target.

However, signing Morata would not rule out the arrival of another striker. Thus, a negotiation is underway between Milan and Morata’s agents, so much so that the parties are in constant contact.

Geoffrey Moncada and Zlatan Ibrahimovic have asked the Spaniard for a significant cut compared to his current salary of €6m net per season and the response was one that suggested an openness to negotiate.

While Morata publicly stated a wish to remain at Atletico, it must also be noted that he recently expressed his love for Italy and not long before that he suggested frustration at the LaLiga club for looking for other strikers.