Since first breaking into Carlo Ancelotti’s star-studded line-up at the Bernabeu last season, the career of Spain’s latest striking sensation has been on a very steady rise in-deed. 22-year-old Alvaro Morata has been in impressive form for Seire A giants Juventus this season, and despite having to operate largely from the bench under Massimiliano Allegri, his contribution in the famous black & white has been largely appreciated by fans of the Old Lady.

The former Real Madrid star has a decent goalscoring return in 2014/15, scoring six goals from eighteen league appearances, whilst supplying his teammates with four well deserved assists in the process. Although such statistics may not be the cause for widespread praise or acclaim in the Spaniard’s direction, when you consider that most of his appearances have come as a substitute, the potential on offer from Morata really starts to become apparent.

Despite Real Madrid having first ‘dibs’ on any move linking their former talent away from Juventus, the technically gifted striker has reportedly been attracting serious interest from the Premier League and beyond this campaign. Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal will supposedly all be in for the Spanish goal-scorer throughout what is likely to be a very interesting summer.

In light of such developments, how would Alvaro Morata take to a potential new life in the English top-flight, and which of the Premier League’s front runners would be best suited to housing the in-form Spaniard?

Since arriving in Italy for a fee in the region of £16million last summer, Morata has rarely been able to escape the spotlight in his attempts to develop as a player. He certainly arrives as a raw gem in need of a great deal more work, namely on his physicality and aggressiveness in and around the box, but Spain’s latest talent nevertheless has a great deal going for him at this current stage in his career.

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The former Bernabeu man has quick feet that can often get him out of trouble, processes impressive movement and always gives his teammates the option should they need it, as well as being able to find the net in great style, and at a decent level of frequency. Whilst none of the aspects that make up Alvaro Morata’s game have been perfectly fine-tuned as of yet, perhaps under the guidance of one of the Premier League’s most high profile bosses, such development can truly start to take place.

With that in mind, Arsene Wenger would seem like the perfect man to get the Juve no. 9 firing in the English top-flight. The long-term Gunners boss is adept at working with just this type of player, and as someone of Alvaro Morata’s style and talent will be nothing new to the main man at the Emirates, the Spanish hitman would likely thrive at Arsenal.

However, as Wenger has been known to opt for one single centre-forward to lead the line for his team in the past, as well as for the fact that many of the Emirates faithful are expecting a more high-profile striker to arrive at the club in the near future, maybe Morata isn’t quite as suited to Arsenal as he may initially seem.

For that reason, perhaps one of the Premier League’s other big clubs would be better suited at housing the youngster. The current Juve star could certainly see his game come on leaps and bounds whilst playing alongside the likes of Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao and Angel Di Maria at Old Trafford, but as Manchester United are team who seemingly have too many ‘must have’ names in their starting XI right now, Morata might just be faced with even more bench time should he decide to join up with Louis van Gaal’s regime.

Liverpool could therefore be the perfect solution for the Spanish hot-shot should his time in Serie A come to a natural end. Playing among Rodgers’ skilful strikeforce would certainly be a beneficial experience for Morata, and as the Reds have needed someone to simply stick the ball in the back of the net throughout the course of this season, the former Real Madrid forward could be a great option. The Anfield faithful may be expecting someone of a more recognised level to lead the line for their team next season, but Morata’s youth, hunger, and so far promising record would certainly hold him in good stead should Brendan Rodgers decide to take the gamble.

Wherever Alvaro Morata’s future ultimately lies, expect the Spaniard’s name to continue to do the rounds within the footballing community, and continue to develop as a player for whatever team he chooses to represent.

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