Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho admits it is unlikely Alvaro Morata will join from Real Madrid, describing it as a "shame".
Morata has been a target for United, but Madrid has reportedly asked for £80million for the Spain forward.
Mourinho has added a striker to his squad this off-season, with Romelu Lukaku arriving from Everton for a reported £75m.
The Portuguese tactician worked with Morata at Madrid and has accepted the 24-year-old is unlikely to join him at Old Trafford.
"It is a question for Florentino [Perez, Madrid president]," Mourinho said after his side's 5-2 friendly win over LA Galaxy on Saturday.
"He belongs to Madrid. Madrid has decided and we have not come to an agreement. It is simple. It's a shame.
"It is a player who made it to the first team with me. We have a special liking for [him], he is someone special. I enjoyed watching his evolution in Juventus and Madrid. It is like that. I don't think he can end with us."
Lukaku made his debut for United against Galaxy, playing the second half of the comfortable win.
Meanwhile, Mourinho also dismissed talks about Cristiano Ronaldo returning to Old Trafford after the Portuguese star was rumoured to want a transfer away from Real Madrid.
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