da dobrowin: According to reports in The Telegraph, Chelsea are paying just an initial £58m fee for Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata as a deal moves closer to completion.
da realsbet: The Blues announced on their official club website on Wednesday that they had an agreement with the La Liga giants for the transfer of the 24-year-old attacker, and The Telegraph has confirmed that it is an initial payment of £58m which could rise to £70m with potential add-ons.
The Spain international had travelled with Real on their pre-season tour to America but he has now left to discuss personal terms and undergo a medical with the Premier League holders.
Chelsea supporters were quick to have their say on the deal via social media, with some describing the fact that they are paying £58m initially as “truly amazing”, while others praised the board for getting the transfer over the line.
Here is just a selection of the Twitter reaction…