Perhaps the most sought after striker in Europe at the moment, Alvaro Morata is in the process of returning home from the European Championship with Spain after they were unexpectedly defeated by Italy in the Round of 16.

While Morata demonstrated glimpses of undoubted talent in his inaugural international tournament for his nation, he never showcased his abilities to the degree some expected.

However, the 23-year-old will nevertheless be the subject of an intense transfer battle between a number of Premier League clubs, especially as widespread reports suggest that Real Madrid have no interest in keeping their man after triggering a clause to re-sign him from Juventus.

While Arsenal have been the long term favourites to land Morata, Chelsea are widely credited as being interested, and with a big few months ahead in west London, he could become a marquee signing for Antonio Conte.

Here are FIVE Reasons why Morata would be the ideal summer addition for Chelsea...

Need for a striker

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With both Radamel Falcao and Alexandre Pato being ushered out of Stamford Bridge quicker than their weary legs can carry them, Loic Remy looking elsewhere for first-team football and Diego Costa’s future in doubt, Chelsea simply must buy a striker or two.

With Michy Batshuayi seemingly on his way to West London, Morata could soon follow suit and with the forward options looking thinner than ever at the Bridge, the Spaniard would be a guaranteed starter.

The Conte Way

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Traditionally, new Chelsea boss Antonio Conte employs two strikers in the systems he plays; whether that be a 4-4-2 formation, as he displayed in Serie A, or a 3-5-2 football as Italy are playing at EURO 2016.

Morata is used to this formation at Juventus and has also played with a partner up-front at Real Madrid, so would be a sensible option if this is employed at Chelsea.

A Different Option

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Morata essentially plays his football facing goal; he is fairly limited in his build-up and hold-up play. Instead, his strengths are his burst of acceleration, his intelligent running into channels and his counter-attacking play.

This would suit Chelsea’s technically gifted midfielders perfectly as it will provide an ‘over-the-top’ outlet that they missed last term when Diego Costa was the sole striker for much of the campaign.

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Adding to the Spanish Contingency

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Should Morata decide to head to Stamford Bridge, Chelsea would be lucky enough to possess four fully-fledged Spain internationals.

While Cesar Azpilicueta, Cesc Fabregas and Pedro all need to significantly improve on last season’s dismal showings, there would undoubtedly be a natural connection between the four players should Morata join, which would only help Chelsea’s cause.

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A New Start

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Hardly the most prolific striker in world football, even Morata will be disappointed with his goal record at Juventus. Just 12 strikes in all competitions last season was a poor tally for such a gifted player.

However, the Spaniard may need a fresh start to find his form again, and Chelsea may offer the 23-year-old a get-out-route. You only have to look at the instant impact Diego Costa made in 2014 when joining Chelsea to see that a new start at Stamford Bridge can enhance a player's career ten-fold.

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