5 things Alvaro Morata brings to Manchester United

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GRANADA, SPAIN - MAY 06:  Alvaro Morata of Real Madrid CF (R) competes for the ball with Victorien Angban of Granada CF (L)  during the La Liga match between Granada CF v Real Madrid CF at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes on May 6, 2017 in Granada, Spain.  (Photo by Aitor Alcalde/Getty Images)
Morata averaged 0.8 dribbles per game last season

#1 An out and out striker

LA CORUNA, SPAIN - APRIL 26:  Alvaro Morata of Real Madrid celebrates after scoring goal during the La Liga match between RC Deportivo La Coruna and Real Madrid at Riazor Stadium on April 26, 2017 in La Coruna, Spain.  (Photo by Juan Manuel Serrano Arce/Getty Images)
Overall, Morata scored 27 goals in all competitions last season

No, not a deep-lying forward, not a false nine or a striker that wants to be a winger, Alvaro Morata will finally give Manchester United a straight central forward option up front. Many have called for the likes of Marcus Rashford and Anthony Martial to start up front but Mourinho has had different ideas.

However, as Morata is an out and out striker that has no intention of being on the flanks, the ‘Special One’ will have no option but to deploy him centrally. This will allow Manchester United for the first time in years to have a fluid and pacey front three. The last time the Red Devils had a pacey, powerful and clinical striker up front, Wayne Rooney had real hair.

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