Arsenal reportedly held transfer talks with Alvaro Morata's agent during their trip to Girona. The club was keen on a loan deal for the AC Milan star. Mikel Arteta scrambled to find a new striker before the January transfer window closed, and despite links to other stars, Arsenal came close to signing Morata.

Álvaro Morata leaves AC Milan on loan until the end of the season, with a mandatory purchase clause set at 15 million euros. This move allows Milan to find a reliable replacement in their attack.

Morata has requested a transfer due to incompatibility with the methods of the current coach, Sergio Conceiçao. The situation at Milan is tense, and Morata's request is a sign of the internal issues within the team.

Alvaro Morata, who was bought for 13 million euros from Galatasaray, is considered by Milan to be a failed acquisition. Milan is ready to sell him just months after his arrival.