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Man Utd target Alvaro Morata backed to leave Real Madrid by former coach

The Spanish striker has been tipped to leave the Los Blancos in search of more first team opportunities....

Alvaro Morata should leave Real Madrid in order to strengthen his chances of leading the Spanish national team at the 2018 World Cup in Russia, according to former Real Castilla coach Alberto Toril.

The 24-year-old scored 15 Liga goals for the Spanish champions last season but managed just 14 starts under Zinedine Zidane, leading the striker to become frustrated in the Spanish capital.

Morata has been heavily linked with a move to Manchester United in recent weeks, with reports suggesting a deal has been agreed in principle to join the Old Trafford club.