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Atletico Madrid join race to sign Chelsea striker Morata on loan

Atletico Madrid have joined the race to sign Alvaro Morata on loan, Goal understands.

The Chelsea forward has been linked with a move away from the club in recent weeks as his struggles have caused the Blues to look at going in a different direction.

Sevilla have been seen as the favourites to secure his services, but negotiations over a loan deal with a permanent transfer clause have yet to be fully agreed upon.

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The club's director of football Joaquin Caparros recently stated that he believes the forward wants to join Sevilla, but admits a deal with Chelsea would prove "very, very complicated".