Juventus Transfer News: Latest Rumours on Alvaro Morata and Keita Balde

Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata has suggested a move to rumoured suitors AC Milan is unlikely due to his loyalty to former club Juventus. Meanwhile, Lazio's Keita Balde is reportedly seeking a move to join the Serie A champions.

Morata has been increasingly linked with a move to the San Siro of late, but the forward seemed to rule out a move to the San Siro, per Italian outlet Calciomercato.com: "Italy in my future? No, it is very hard. Milan? I don't know. I like Italy but I am also happy here. Madrid is my home and Juve is my second home."

The 24-year-old spent two seasons in Turin before Real triggered a buyback clause in his contract last summer, although his first-team prospects have taken a hit since returning to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Nevertheless, Morata remains a man in demand after showcasing his talents in the cameos and rare starts he did earn, so much so that Duncan Castles reported for the Sunday Times that Manchester United are interested:

The attacker scored 27 goals in 93 appearances for Juve, and while he may not risk the Bianconeri's anger by joining the enemy, it's also highly unlikely he will return to the Old Lady considering Gonzalo Higuain took his place.

Speaking to beIN Sports after coming on in the dying seconds of Saturday's UEFA Champions League final win over Juventus, Morata admitted his future remains uncertain and is out of his hands, per Catalan daily Sport:

"To go back to Madrid again and win the Champions League is incredible. I think that it doesn't depend on so much on me if I want to stay, I am happy here, my dream is to be here and right now I'm not thinking about anything but celebrating.

"This is a team. Here we are 23, we have won together, we lose together and there's no need to think individually. If not, I would have to play tennis." 

Morata scored a respectable total of 20 goals in 43 appearances across all competitions this season, but it would only be natural if the player seeks more minutes considering he played the full 90 minutes on only six occasions.

Di Marzio's David Amoyal attested to the appreciation Juventus fans have for their former son, who would undoubtedly favour a return to Turin if it were an option:

Elsewhere, Serie A sensation Keita is said to be keen on a move to join Juventus and will shun interest from Premier League giants Liverpool and Manchester United in order to land his transfer.

According to Calciomercato's Fabrizio Romano, the 22-year-old "really wants to play for the Bianconeri," who could have their hands on one of the most promising youngsters in Italy's top flight, as shown by Squawka numbers:

Keita has made light work of establishing himself as a starlet of the highest order, netting 16 goals in 31 league appearances for the Eagles, earning a price tag said to be worth €30 million (£26 million).

The forward spent seven years of his youth career at Barcelona and clearly picked up some good habits at La Masia.

Juventus are now seemingly in the driver's seat for his signature—as long as Keita's desire to join the Italian champions is reciprocated.