Alvaro Morata to Man Utd: Zinedine Zidane has tried to stop transfer going through
GETTY Zinedine Zidane doesn't want Alvaro Morata to be sold
Spanish newspaper Marca report the Real boss doesn't want Morata to be sold.
The Spaniard scored 19 goals in 43 games last season and only completed the full 90 minutes in La Liga five times.
Although Zidane sees him as a key part of his squad. At the back end of last season when they were challenging for both La Liga and the Champions League, Real's strength in depth shone through and he was able to field almost two different sides - both of high quality.
Morata, leading the line for the 'second' side, was crucial to that.
Despite Zidane's plea, Morata's agent Juanma Lopez was at the Bernabeu yesterday to try to negotiate the striker's exit.
GETTY Alvaro Morata is wanted by Manchester United
The player himself is desperate for more playing time - especially with the World Cup just 12 months away.
The two clubs are now negotiating a transfer fee while personal terms are likely to be a formality.
Morata has been backed to shine by Spanish football expert Terry Gibson, who said: “He's got a feisty little character and he wants to play as the first striker.
“Zidane can be flexible, but it's hard for Morata, and he can argue justifiably that he should be playing more.
Alvaro Morata's career compared to Manchester United strikers Wed, June 14, 2017 Manchester United stars' all-time career goal ratios compared to transfer target Alvaro Morata Play slideshow Getty Images 1 of 10 10. Danny Welbeck - 0.22 goals per game (247 apps, 54 goals)