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Alvaro Morata's agent shuts down claims Barcelona will sign the former Chelsea striker on loan during the January transfer window... insisting he is 'happy at Juventus' despite transfer talk

Barcelona's hopes of signing Alvaro Morata on loan appear to be all-but over as one of his representatives has claimed he is happy at Juventus.

Morata is currently playing football for Juventus while on loan from parent club Atletico Madrid - who he joined from Chelsea in July 2020 in a deal worth £58million.

However, the former Real Madrid striker had been linked with a return to LaLiga as the bitter rivals of his former club had reached out in regards to a loan deal.

Barcelona's hopes of signing striker Alvaro Morata (above) on loan appear to be all-but over
Barcelona boss Xavi is said to be a huge fan of Morata and his versatility in forward areas

Barcelona have been searching for a striker during the January window despite already signing Ferran Torres from Manchester City for £55m.