Juventus striker Alvaro Morata remains hopeful of signing for Barcelona this month.

Barca are pushing to sign Morata after seeing Sergio Aguero forced into retirement due to a heart problem.

Yesterday, Juve coach Max Allegri insisted Morata would not be allowed to leave.

However, Sport says Morata wants to see the move happen and is prepared to force through the transfer if Barca meet his personal demands.

Morata is on-loan at Juve from Atletico Madrid.

Barca are convinced that Juve will end up letting him go this month if the Blaugrana club launches the offer.