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Published 09:55 27 Jun 2017 BST
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Media outlets across Europe report today that Alvaro Morata is tantalisingly close to signing a deal with Manchester United, though former Red Devils star Cristiano Ronaldo could hold up the transfer.
Officials at the Santiago Bernabeu state that while almost all details of Morata's transfer to Old Trafford are complete, the deal is contingent upon Ronaldo being allowed to hold up the Spaniard's jersey at the presentation ceremony.
Speaking last night, club president Florentino Perez revealed that while the Portuguese striker's request is unusual, he and the club would do all they can to accommodate him.
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