Sky: Milan’s three reasons for pursuing Morata after Zirkzee disappointment

AC Milan are now intent on signing Alvaro Morata from Atletico Madrid to be the main striker at the club after missing out on Joshua Zirkzee to Manchester United. 

As reported by Sky Sport Italia’s Peppe Di Stefano (via Radio Rossonera), Milan are serious about signing Morata as they know a quality striker is needed to replace the goals of Olivier Giroud.

With Zirkzee now destined for Man Utd, Morata has seen his name surge up the list. One of the major selling points for Morata is that he would perfectly suit the system that new coach Paulo Fonseca wants to implement.

He would also bring some Serie A and Champions League experience to the squad. It has lost a lot of that with Giroud and Kjaer leaving. Alessandro Florenzi could also leave, which would see even more experience drained from the squad.

Finally, Milan think it is a deal they can do easily from af inancial standpoint. The Spaniard has a release clause that can be activated for just €13m. He is also in superb form, having scored 21 times last season.

Morata is still at Euro 2024 with Spain so the deal is unlikely to progress until he has returned.