€50 million Brazilian superstar agrees to join Real Madrid, Serie A superstar on the verge of joining Chelsea, Chelsea superstar joins Atletico Madrid and more: Transfer Roundup, 21 January 2019

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified May 23, 2019 08:31 GMT

Florentino Perez is all set to pull Real Madrid out of their slump

Alvaro Morata will join Atletico Madrid on a loan deal with an option to buy as Gonzalo Higuain's move inches closer

Morata's frustrating times at Chelsea is coming to an end

According to renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano and various other sources, Alvaro Morata will join Atletico Madrid on a loan deal with an option to make the move permanent at the end of the season.

Morata from Chelsea to Átletico Madrid details: loan + buy option for €50M ✔️⚪️🔴 #CFC #transfers #Átleti
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) January 21, 2019

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Goal claims that Chelsea and Atletico Madrid reached an agreement today and Los Rojiblancos will onboard Morata straightaway on loan with the option of making the deal permanent for £48.5 million.

This is a major step for Chelsea in their pursuit of Gonzalo Higuain. According to Calcio Mercato, Gonzalo Higuain is closer than ever to securing a move to Chelsea.

It had come to light 4 days ago that Chelsea, AC Milan and Juventus had agreed on a deal for Higuain with the Argentine currently serving the Rossoneri on loan.

Yesterday, Gennaro Gattuso confirmed in a press-conference that Higuain wants to join Chelsea. The deal will be finalized as soon as AC Milan find a replacement for Higuain.

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