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Chelsea and Arsenal go head-to-head for unhappy Real Madrid hitman Alvaro Morata

CHELSEA and Arsenal are on red alert to swoop for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata.

Morata bagged 27 goals in 93 appearances for Juventus before his return to Real Madrid this summer when then the Spanish giants activated a £23m buy-back clause following his sale to the Turin giants in 2014.

Morata netted late against Celta Vigo for his first goal since returning
Morata netted late against Celta Vigo for his first goal back in La Liga, but the striker was expecting more game time
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There was huge speculation after Euro 2016 the Spanish international would be bought back by Real Madrid, then sold on by President Florntino Perez for a profit to a Premier League outfit with Chelsea leading at the front of the queue for his signature.

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Morata scoring at the Etihad last season as Juve beat Manchester City in the Champions League group stages[/caption]

Morata, 23 admitted he was tracked by Chelsea managed by his former Juve boss Antonio Conte before deciding to move back to Spain.

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“Chelsea showed the most interest, Antonio Conte had already signed me for Juventus and it was a very good offer this time. I would have been the most expensive Spanish player ever.” Morata revealed to German newspaper Sport Bild

Antonio Conte wasn't keen on moving for the Moroccan
Chelsea made a huge offer for Morata this summer. Blues boss Antonio Conte worked with the striker at Juventus
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Real Madrid had made assurances to the striker he would get sufficient game time this season. However Morata is back where he started before his move to Italy, playing second fiddle to Karim Benzema, Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo.

If Morata does get itchy feet and starts demanding more opportunities, Chelsea and Arsenal could go head to head  in January for his services.

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