Real Madrid Premier League clubs offer hope of regular football

Chelsea have had an initial offer for Alvaro Morata rejected by Real Madrid, who activated their buy-back clause after paying 31 million euros to Juventus and who expect to at least double their outlay as well as aiming for a quick sale.

At first it seemed as though the striker would be joining Zinedine Zidane for pre-season training but it would be almost impossible to guarantee him a place in the starting XI with the BBC of Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo being such a formidable force.

The Spain international could prefer a move to London as the Blues are in the market for a forward.

His agent Juanma Lopez was in the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu offices on Friday to try to close a deal of between 60m and 75m euros although the London club's initial offer of 60m euros was not deemed sufficient.

Their new coach Antonio Conte, who was also at Juventus, wants to play him alongside Diego Costa and it seems owner Roman Abramovich is willing to satisfy his desire.

The Italian, who led his country to the quarter-finals of Euro 2016, spoke to the player in France after they knocked out Spain, to encourage him to begin a new adventure in the Premier League.

However, Arsenal and Manchester United are also keen to sign the forward this summer.

Los Blancos are in a tricky situation because the Madrileno is one of the best youth players they have produced in recent years.

On the one hand president Florentino Perez would be happy to see him stay but he may be better off making a move to a club where he can play regular football.

After he showed such promise in Europe his value has shot up and the Spanish club will release him if the price is right.