Real Madrid aren’t in a hurry to sell Alvaro Morata to Manchester United, report Marca. Perhaps that’s why the story hasn’t been quite as huge in the Spanish media as one would expect.
In Madrid, there’s a calmness about the situation, either Manchester United pay the €90m asking price, around £80m, or very close to it… or Morata stays where he is.
Real Madrid would be quite happy if Morata didn’t move this summer, they don’t want him out of the squad, and don’t need the money for other purchases. Marca point out that even if the double Champions League winners and current La Liga holders make a move for Kylian Mbappe, they won’t be relying on the Morata money to do so.
The Spanish newspaper point out the summer is still young, and Real Madrid have until August 31st to get the offer they want, or, to not, and keep Morata instead.
There seems to be a belief Manchester United could eventually pay up, with Jose Mourinho said to be pushing for the move. Healthy finances at the Premier League club are pointed out, and it’s well known Manchester United can pay a fee of €90m if they wish. Ed Woodward’s public flexing of financial muscle gives selling clubs a determination to get their slice of the pie.
Whilst Real Madrid aren’t going to go down the vindictive route, insist Marca, the David De Gea transfer farce can’t be ignored, so there’s no desire to bend over backwards to help a move. But, even in that environment, it’s a simple economic equation.
Real Madrid want €90m, or near as dammit.
In our opinion, it may be worth Manchester United offering €70-80m base fee, with bonuses which could take the deal to €85-90m, that could give Real Madrid not only a huge fee for a squad player, but also the opportunity to crow about the headline figure.
Once again, there’s no criticism of Alvaro Morata from Marca, either implied or otherwise, and no suggestion he’s set to kick up a fuss to get a transfer.
