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Sevilla sporting director refuses to rule out move for Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata

Sevilla sporting director Joaquin Caparros has refused to rule out a January bid for Chelsea forward Alvaro Morata.

Sevilla are currently third in La Liga and, having loaned striker Luis Muriel to Fiorentina, are on the look out for another forward.

Caparros was questioned by reporters when he arrived for work at Sevilla's Sanchez Pizjuan on Thursday and asked if he was trying to sign Morata.

Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata heads towards goal during his side's draw with Southampton
Morata appears to be a target for La Liga side Sevilla during the January transfer window

He said: 'We are working on many names. The important thing is that the player wants to come to Sevilla.