Morata agent in London to discuss loan move from Chelsea

Alvaro Morata's agent traveled to London on Wednesday to meet with Chelsea officials and discuss a potential loan in January away from Stamford Bridge, a source told ESPN FC.

Alvaro Morata could be set for a loan move to Sevilla in the January transfer window.

Sevilla's sports director Joaquin Caparros suggested that Morata was willing to scorn other clubs to join them. However, sources told ESPN FC that the talks will not be easy, as Atletico Madrid also joined the race and Barcelona was offered the opportunity to also sign the Spanish international.

Morata's agent Juanma Lopez met Caparros earlier this week to evaluate any possible deal after the Real Madrid striker's difficult start to the campaign, in which he scored nine goals in 24 games - starting only 18 games.
Caparros confirmed Sevilla's interest in Morata on Tuesday with an interview with the club's TV channel, explaining their desire to sign at least one striker in this window to complement Andre Silva and Wissam Ben Yedder.

Morata would like to receive a return to Spain since he wants to relaunch his career after a difficult period of 18 months.

He was offered to Barça earlier this month but sources say that there is a new approach now as Ernesto Valverde's team is considering bolstering their attack to replace striker Munir El Haddadi.

Other European clubs are also monitoring Morata's situation.

While confirming Seville's interest in Morata, Caparros said negotiations would be difficult due to the full rate - including the player's salaries - while Chelsea likely will need to sign a substitute before allowing the Spaniard to leave.

"It is true that we monitor Morata's situation, but it is also true that it is a very complex operation because of the cost of the transfer," Caparros said.

Atletico coach Diego Simeone was specifically asked about Morata's hiring at the press conference after the 1-0 draw at Copa del Rey against Girona on Wednesday.

"I do not mean players who are not with us," Simeone replied. "I talk about those we have here, and they are doing well and making me happy."

Pressured over whether Atlético would do business in January, the Argentine coach suggested he would like the Athletic hierarchy to march and trade this month.

"I can not confirm or deny this," Simeone said. "We coaches are waiting for what the club can solve, players who need minutes on the pitch, some that the club needs to sell, others that can enter ... The same as in all transfer windows. to see ".
Meanwhile, coach Pablo Machin said he is excited about the prospect of having Morata at his side.

"Big teams have great players - so the coach has to manage those players," Machin said. "I say that the players themselves are the ones who put themselves in the lineup with their performances.

"Having Morata would be a good problem for me - or I'd even take the word for a problem. It would be a blessing to me.No one gets anything for free.

"Real Madrid and the numbers are back," Morata said in a televised interview at Juventus FC in Madrid on Wednesday. that. "

Machin also said that his club's pursuit of Morata shows that the club is looking high.

"We have to be aware of our expectations," Machin said. "We are trying to approach players to which few clubs have access.

"The goal of the club is clear: to want to bring in the best." If, because of the finances, he can not go forward, no one will be frustrated. we can wait before changing the target and if someone can help us as soon as possible. "