€60M Premier League striker offered to Barcelona, Real Madrid told to pay €180 million for Cristiano Ronaldo replacement and more: Transfer Roundup, 13 December 2018

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Dec 13, 2018 13:34 GMT

Barcelona linked with a shock move for Alvaro Morata

Morata has cut a frustrated figure at Chelsea

Alvaro Morata, who has endured a dismal spell at Chelsea and his agents are trying to broker a deal that will help him ship out of Stamford Bridge. According to The Mirror, Barcelona could offer Morata a way out of his North London misery.

Barcelona are facing the possibility of going through the rest of the season without Luis Suarez who is undergoing stell cell treatment to cure a knee injury. With former backup striker Paco Alcacer enjoying a fresh lease of life at Borussia Dortmund, Barcelona are currently relying on youngster Munir for goals.

The report claims that a potential loan deal is on the cards with an option to make the move permanent in the summer. Morata had joined Chelsea amid huge fanfare but he has struggled to meet the expectations and has fallen out of favour.

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