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Published 08:33 9 Jun 2017 BST
Updated 08:35 9 Jun 2017 BST
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Although a deal for Morata may not prove straightforward. The £60m that United are set to offer falls short of Madrid's valuation of their player.
It is believed that the club value Morata at €90m, significantly more than the €70m Manchester United are offering.
Although the Old Trafford side are confident of negotiating a transfer at a lower price if they can pay most of the fee up front.
Chelsea were reportedly interested in Morata but with a deal likely struck with Everton forward Romelu Lukaku, United will not have to engage in a bidding war.
Morata's agent recently spoke to Foot Mercato and did not deny that a move could be in the offing.
"He wants to play more. Which is normal for an attacker who has scored 19 goals. I do not know (if he will have another season at Madrid). This has been a brilliant season for Real Madrid who have won many titles. The player will take a clear and definitive decision in the coming days. I have not yet met with the representatives from Real Madrid.”
Morata rejoined Real Madrid last year after spending two years at Juventus and the club reportedly have a buy back clause on the striker that is less than what Manchester United are prepared to pay which could work in favour for Jose Mourinho's side.Live sport on TV in Ireland this weekend – Football, GAA, Rugby – April 24th to 26th
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