Morata moves closer to United

Alvaro Morata’s agent provides fresh update amid rumours of Manchester United medical

Alvaro Morata has moved closer to joining Manchester United after his agent ruled out a switch to AC Milan.

Morata’s representative Juanma Lopez claimed Real Madrid have rejected Milan’s offer for the Spain international, leaving United as the red-hot favourites to sign him.

Jose Mourinho has made Morata his top striking target and Lopez claims United are a “very interesting option” for the former Juventus hitman.

When asked about the possibility of Morata joining United, Lopez said:

“It’s a great club, a very interesting option.

“I can say that this is a very important proposal and now the decision is real.”

United have priced Milan out of the reckoning and they are prepared to pay up to £60million to land Morata, who wants to leave the Bernabeu to start more regularly.

Lopez said: “There have been frequent contacts with Milan until a few days ago, I can confirm.

“But Real Madrid has simply found the Rossoneri club’s offer unsatisfactory.”