Conte wants Real Madrid’s Alvaro Morata to replace Diego Costa

Chelsea striker Diego Costa is being linked with a move away from Stamford Bridge following a recent bust-up with manager Antonio Conte.

The duo were involved in a training ground spat and the Chelsea striker was dropped for last weekend’s game as a result of that. Telegraph are now reporting that Antonio Conte has already identified a long-term replacement for the Spanish international.

Real Madrid’s James Rodríguez gives Sevilla rude awakening in Copa del Rey

• • Real Madrid 3-0 Sevilla
  • James Rodríguez 11, 44pen; Raphaël Varane 29 

James Rodríguez, left, celebrates with Luka Modric after scoring Real Madrid’s third goal against Sevilla before half-time in the first leg of the Copa del Rey last-16 tie. Photograph: Denis Doyle/Getty Images

Real Madrid started 2017 by extending their unbeaten run to 38 matches in all competitions with a comfortable 3-0 victory over Sevilla in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-16 clash.

A first-half brace from James Rodríguez and a Raphaël Varane header was enough for Madrid to ease the foot off the gas in the second half before the second leg in Seville on 12 January.

Álvaro Morata missed a glorious early chance after Luka Modric picked out the Spain international in the six-yard box. Morata diverted the ball wide with the linesman saving the striker’s blushes as he was flagged for offside.

Thibaut Courtois close to Madrid move

Chelsea goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, is expected to complete a permanent transfer to Real Madrid at the end of this season.

As per the latest reports, Courtois has already informed his teammates and friends of his desire to join Real Madrid. Los Blancos have discussed a potential transfer with the Belgian international. The report adds that a permanent transfer is close, although Roman Abramovich is not keen on letting one of Chelsea’s players leave.

Spurs transfer news: Tottenham prepare bid for Isco after Real Madrid block Chelsea move for South American star

 

 

After watching three Tottenham Hotspur games this season, it does seem like Mauricio Pochettino’s side could do with some fresh talent in attacking midfield to give them an added spark up top.

Well, how about Real Madrid playmaker Isco?

Top XI Players Missing From Euro 2016

Euro 2016 is now well underway and the drama is building with every match played, making it all but impossible to predict the Euro 2016 odds. However, for some of Europe’s most talented players this is a bittersweet time, even if their teams are storming the tournament. That’s because many great footballers simply haven’t made it to France thanks to injury, personal disagreements or simply being omitted from their national squads. Let’s take a look at eleven of the players enjoying Euro 2016 from the sofa or the stands.

Chelsea want Alvaro Morata despite his recent move to Real Madrid

 

Earlier this month Spanish striker Alvaro Morata completed a move from Juventus to Real Madrid, much to the chagrin of any potential suitors. However, Chelsea remain determined to land the prized striker regardless.

According to the Mirror, Chelsea still want Morata even though the move from Juventus to Real Madrid has been finalized. Per the source, both Chelsea and Arsenal still maintain interest in Morata, who has received significant time for Spain during Euro 2016.

This past season Morata scored seven goals in 34 Serie A appearances, and 12 goals in 47 overall appearances. The year before he scored five goals in 12 Champions League appearances, earning Team of the Tournament honours after helping Juventus reach the Champions League Final.

Prior to his 2014 move to Juventus, Morata featured frequently for Real Madrid and Real Madrid Castilla. In 37 La Liga appearances, Morata scored 10 goals.

On the international level, Morata has been capped 13 times and scored six goals – three of which have come at Euro 2016.