Arsenal and Chelsea target Alvaro Morata has admitted his interest in a move to the Premier League, saying that he has some 'tempting' offers on the table from English clubs and admitting that he would like to play in the English top flight.
Morata plays for Juventus, but Real Madrid are widely expected to exercise a buy-back clause in his contract this summer before immediately selling him on at a profit to another club - which, it now appears, could well be one of his English suitors.
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Speaking to AS, the 23-year-old said: "There are some offers from England that are tempting, not only by the contract. I think for my characteristics the Premier League would also be a great destination. I'm not saying that you want me to go to Juventus, a team that I can only speak well of.
"I say going to the Premier League would not be a step backwards. With what I have learned in Italy, if I have the chance to learn something more in England I think it would make me a more complete, better player. I am 23 years old and what I want is to progress, play, and learn from the best."?
A switch back to Madrid could also be on the cards, with the buy-back clause on the table and Morata admitting in the interview that his ultimate preference would be to go back to Real and remain there, playing regularly.
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He also admitted that he's hoping to have his situation resolved before Spain's first game in the summer's Euro 2016 tournament, in order to go into the game against the Czech Republic with a clear mind.
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