As reported by Spanish outlet AS, Chelsea are set to benefit from Alvaro Morata's unsettled spell at Real Madrid and are preparing a mega-money summer move to land their man.

What's the story?

Despite Diego Costa banging in a barrel load of goals this season, Chelsea are looking to add quality and depth to their attack this summer as they prepare for life in next season's UEFA Champions League.

Their main target appears to be Spanish striker Alvaro Morata, according to AS, and they're willing to pay a massive £56m to land their man.

Morata is said to have come to terms with his future, or lack of, at Real Madrid with Zinedine Zidane failing to warm to the prolific striker.

On the fringes of the Madrid squad, is he good enough to make the grade at Chelsea and deliver more trophies to Stamford Bridge?

The super sub

Morata's first team chances at Real Madrid have been limited this season. He's made 31 appearances for the Spanish giants this term, but 18 of those have come from the substitute's bench.

What's impressive is his goal record despite that lack of action. He's still managed to score 13 goals for his club and another 5 for his country since last year's Euro 2016 tournament.

That's goalscoring prowess that would undoubtedly have a big impact at Stamford Bridge. Perhaps even the difference between being able to compete on two main fronts in the Premier League and Europe, and suffering second season blues under Antonio Conte.

The Chelsea boss is of course familiar with the striker, having signed him for Juventus in 2014 before going on to take the Italian national team job.

They could finally be permanently reunited if the reported move comes off, which could ensure another season of Chelsea dominance.

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