According to ESPN, Manchester United are considering a loan move for Atletico Madrid striker Alvaro Morata this January.
Marcus Rashford has rediscovered his best form both after the World Cup break and during the tournament in Qatar. He is now a valid option for both the flank and the focal point of attack.
But because of Anthony Martial’s ongoing injuries and Cristiano Ronaldo’s high-profile exit, United may run out of options for center-forwards. It has been reported for a number of months that Erik ten Hag was interested in signing PSV Eindhoven forward Cody Gakpo in January.
The Dutch international himself had previously shown a desire to move to Old Trafford, but on Wednesday night he completed a shocking transfer to Liverpool.
Ten Hag is upset that United didn’t sign a player who would have been perfect for his forward line at Old Trafford. United may now turn their attention to Atletico striker Alvaro Morata as they consider a possible loan move.
This season, Morata has played in as many as 16 starts and three substitute matches in La Liga and the Champions League, scoring five goals.
It was assumed that Morata would stay at Wanda Metropolitano given the departure of Matheus Cunha and ongoing rumours over the future of Joao Felix.
However, if Atletico are open to loan proposals, the Spain international might become a possibility, with much potentially depending on if a solution is found with Felix. According to the report, any team that wants to move forward with a deal for Felix should prepare to shell out around €22 million (£19.43 million) for his services in the second half of the season.
That is a suggestion that seems likely to leave United evaluating other choices at this time given their limited transfer budget. Due to their early exit from the Champions League and inability to secure a spot in the Europa League, Atletico will be open to letting their players leave in favour of some changes in the roster.
