ALVARO MORATA’S representatives have met Real Madrid chiefs to discuss the star’s future.
The Spain striker is set to spark a Premier League bidding war this summer with Arsenal and Chelsea ready to scrap it out for the former Juventus man.
Morata, 23, rejoined Madrid after two years with the Italian giants last month when they triggered a £24million buy-back clause.
Club chiefs have appeared ready to sell the frontman on immediately for a mega profit – with Antonio Conte’s Blues set to table a huge £50m bid this week.
But Spanish sources suggest Morata will elect to stay at Madrid, if they offer to match his wage demands.
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AS reports that the hitman’s father and agent met with Bernabeu officials in the Spanish capital on Friday morning.
They are believed to have asked for a new contract with the club – including a massive pay-hike from his current £65k-per-week deal.
Arsenal are prepared to more-than double that figure to tempt Morata to the Emirates.
Real are reluctant to significantly increase their wage-bill this summer and have yet to offer more than the star was paid by Juventus last year.
Morata bagged 15 goals in two campaigns in Italy as Juventus won two Serie A titles.
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