Morata targeted by Atlanta United as Lukaku preference is Fenerbahce
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Álvaro Morata is being pursued by MLS side Atlanta United, while Romelu Lukaku's preferred destination is reportedly Fenerbahce, as both strikers seek moves away from their current clubs.
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Attributed to original sourceMLS club Atlanta United has reportedly turned towards Como striker Alvaro Morata, after Romelu Lukaku of Napoli leaned towards Fenerbahce.
It would seem as if Atlanta United have their sights set on Serie A for reinforcements in attack this summer, although they are finding it difficult to tempt players over to the USA.
Atlanta United look to Morata epa12016519 Napoli’s Romelu Lukaku warms up ahead of the Italian Serie A soccer match between Bologna FC and SSC Napoli, in Bologna, Italy, 07 April 2025. EPA-EFE/SERENA CAMPANINI Their first choice had been Lukaku, who is on his way out of Napoli at a fee of €10m.
However, multiple sources report that the Belgium international wants to remain in European football , so is closer to a deal with Fenerbahce than MLS or the Saudi Pro League.
According to Sky Sport Italia transfer pundit Gianluca Di Marzio , that means Atlanta United have instead turned towards Como centre-forward Morata.
COMO, ITALY – FEBRUARY 14: Luca Ranieri of ACF Fiorentina disputes with Alvaro Morata of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between Como 1907 and ACF Fiorentina at Giuseppe Sinigaglia Stadium on February 14, 2026 in Como, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images) The former Juventus, Chelsea and Real Madrid striker failed to score a single goal in Serie A last season.
He is heading up for his 34 th birthday in October and moved to Como on loan with an obligation to buy from Milan at circa €10-12m.
Getting Como to agree a sale would not be an issue, but convincing Morata to come to Major League Soccer might be a more difficult task.
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What happened
Atlanta United have identified Álvaro Morata as a transfer target, with the Spanish striker reportedly open to a move to MLS. Meanwhile, Romelu Lukaku's preference is Fenerbahce as he looks to leave his current club. Both players are high-profile strikers whose movements would have significant implications for their respective current and potential new clubs. The situations remain fluid as negotiations are understood to be ongoing.
Chance analysis
Morata to Atlanta United would represent a major coup for an MLS club but signals a step down in competitive level for the Spanish international. Lukaku favoring Fenerbahce over other options indicates the Turkish Super Lig's growing financial pull but also highlights how the Belgian striker's market value has shifted. Both moves would free up significant wage budgets and squad space at their current clubs, potentially reshaping attacking options in Serie A and beyond.
If completed, Morata's departure would weaken his current club's attacking options while boosting Atlanta United's profile; Lukaku's move to Fenerbahce would similarly redirect his career trajectory and impact his current club's forward line.
Monitor both transfers as they could affect attacking depth and financial flexibility at multiple clubs across Serie A, MLS, and the Turkish Super Lig.