Arsenal Transfer News: Latest on Alvaro Morata and Yannick Carrasco, Top Rumours

Arsenal’s chances of landing Juventus star Alvaro Morata have been boosted after he expressed interest in a move to the Premier League.

According to Joaquin Maroto of Spanish newspaper AS (h/t Dan Gibbs of the Express), the Spaniard—whom Arsenal have reportedly bid £51 million for—said:

There are some offers from England that are tempting, not only by the contract. 

I think for my characteristics the Premier League would also be a great destination. 

I say going to the Premier League would not be a step backwards.

With what I have learned in Italy, if I have the chance to learn something more in England I think it would make me a more complete, better player.

GianlucaDiMarzio.com’s David Amoyal is an admirer of the forward and believes he has the capacity to shine wherever he plays:

@ZoumZoum_5 @Total__Football I think he’d do well anywhere

— David Amoyal (@DavidAmoyal) May 19, 2016

The 23-year-old enjoyed a fine season with the Bianconeri, providing 12 goals and as many assists to help the Old Lady win Serie A and the Coppa Italia. Here are some of his highlights:

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BeIN Sports’ Matteo Bonetti hailed Morata when he netted the decisive goal against AC Milan in the Coppa Italia final:

A last parting gift for Juventus from Morata. As always, he scores in the biggest games.

— Matteo Bonetti (@TheCalcioGuy) May 21, 2016

Though he could do with becoming more prolific whether he moves or stays …

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