Football

Private jet from Madrid lands in Manchester as Man Utd close in on deal for Alvaro Morata

The jet is believed to have touched down in Manchester on Wednesday night - and United fans hope Morata could be on his way.

Manchester United are desperate to make Alvaro Morata their new striker and have held talks with Real Madrid.

Jose Mourinho wants to be reunited with the Spain star, who he gave a Madrid debut to, at Old Trafford.

Manchester United were rebuffed after offering £60m but have continued talks despite Florentino Perez’s denials.

The Madrid president is keen to get top dollar for the 24-year-old as he looks to replace him with Kylian Mbappe.

And Express Sport understand that Morata has now told friends he has made up his mind on a move and the deal with Real is done.