Galatasaray have opened talks to sign AC Milan striker Alvaro Morata on loan, the Turkish Super Lig club said on Sunday. The 32-year-old Morata, captain of Spain's national team, joined Milan from LaLiga club Atletico Madrid last year for 13 million euros on a four-year contract.

Spain captain Morata is close to leaving Milan after disappointing since signing from Atletico Madrid in the summer as a replacement for fan favourite Olivier Giroud.

Galatasaray have confirmed that Alvaro Morata is on his way over to Istanbul from Milan in preparation for his transfer from the Rossoneri as Sergio Conceicao

Galatasaray has initiated discussions to secure AC Milan forward Alvaro Morata on a loan deal. Morata, Spain's national team captain, moved to Milan from Atletico Madrid last year. His career has included successful tenures at Real Madrid,

Spanish striker Álvaro Morata is about to finalize his transfer to Galatasaray in Turkey, a team he will join in the coming hours from Milan, the club he signed with just six months ago.

Alvaro Morata is set for a loan move to Galatasaray from AC Milan after the Turkish champions announced on Sunday that negotiations between the two clubs had begun.