That is according to pundit and former Wales and Premier League striker Dean Saunders, who says Defoe is his favourite player.

The England forward signed a three-year deal with Bournemouth yesterday after leaving relegated Sunderland due to a clause in his contract.

Manchester United are in the market for a striker and Morata is at the top of their shortlist.

But Saunders believes the Real Madrid man would be a gamble for United boss Jose Mourinho and Defoe is a reliable goalscorer and could even be a regular starter at Old Trafford.