Tag: Fernando Llorente

Giroud or Llorente? Who’s headed to Chelsea?

Vyom Chaudhary

After a month-long search for a target-man, it seems that Chelsea are left with a choice to make between Fernando Llorente of Tottenham and Olivier Giroud of Arsenal. The Blues have been strongly linked with both strikers in the last couple of days. As we head in to the deadline day, the transfer market is heating up and various accounts of both potential transfers have been reported by multiple media accounts in the last few hours. In the last few hours, at least a couple of sources have claimed that…

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Another transfer setback for Chelsea on deadline day

Vyom Chaudhary

Premier League champions Chelsea can’t seem to get anything right in the transfer market of late. After losing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to Liverpool, the Blues have now reportedly lost Swansea striker Fernando Llorente to Tottenham. Yesterday we reported that Blues manager Antonio Conte is keen to sign the former Juventus striker, but Spurs have gazumped their move on the deadline day. Spurs reportedly registered their interest in the player last-Wednesday and completed the signing by Thursday morning. According to La Liga journalist Guillem Blagaue, Llorente has agreed on a £12m move…

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Chelsea planning a late swoop for Premier League striker and more deadline day updates

Vyom Chaudhary

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is keen to seal a last-minute swoop for Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente, according to talkSPORT. Llorente, who has previously played under the Italian manager at Juventus, was also a transfer target for the Blues in January, but a move never realized. The report claims that the Premier League champions are still interested in the 32-year-old, even though they are yet to lodge a bid for the Spanish striker. Llorente, who joined the Swans on a two-year deal from Sevilla last summer, has only one year…

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Swansea in the market for two new strikers

Stuart Campbell

Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins has revealed that the club are currently in the market for two new strikers, according to the BBC. Whilst the Welsh club are interested in buying the Sevilla striker Fernando Llorente, they have also made an enquiry about signing Leicester City striker Leonardo Ulloa. At present the only senior centre forward confirmed as being available to Swansea manager Francesco Guidolin for the start of the new season is Andre Ayew, after the club sold Eder and Alberto Paloschi to Lille and Atalanta respectively, whilst Bafetimbi…

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Middlesbrough linked with two veteran stars, in danger of losing key player

Vincent Van Genechten

Middlesbrough forced their way back to the Premier League, securing promotion to England’s top flight for the first time since the 2008/2009 season. The Boro are primed for a summer transfer spree as they need to upgrade their squad to stay alive next season. Therefore, they have been linked with two veteran players. According to a report by The Sun, Middlesbrough are eyeing a £6 million move for Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel as they plan for their first campaign back in the Premier League. The 31-year-old centre-back has become frustrated…

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Arsenal and Man United target Fernando Llorente completes £7.3m Spanish return

Jordan Harris

Arsenal and Manchester United have reportedly missed out on signing Juventus striker Fernando Llorente, after the Daily Express claimed that the 30-year-old had agreed a deal to return to La Liga and join Sevilla. The Express report that the World Cup winner is set to join the Europa League winners in a deal that will the Old Lady pocket £7.3m. The summer arrivals of Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic appeared to suggest that Llorente was surplus to requirements at Juventus Stadium. And while he was brought on in the latter…

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Tottenham in talks over move for reported Arsenal target Fernando Llorente

Jordan Harris

Tottenham are reportedly in talks with Juventus about a possible move for Arsenal target Fernando Llorente, according to the Metro. The 30-year-old is expected to leave the Serie A champions during this window, the Metro claim, after Massimiliano Allegri added both Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala to his squad ahead of the new campaign. And while the Gunners were being touted as a possible destination for the World Cup winner, it appears that their bitter rivals may be hoping to scupper a move. However, both sides appear to have lots…

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Arsenal gossip: Wilshere delivers injury boost and Gunners unveil third kit

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Jack Wilshere’s ankle injury appears to be not quite as serious as first thought, according to the Daily Express. Early assessments claimed that the midfielder could be out for three months, but he now could be back available in a matter of weeks. The Gunners have unveiled their new third kit which will be worn during away games in cup competitions, the Daily Express report. The black shirt features three diagonal stripes across the front, and may be debuted at the start…

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Man United and Arsenal could miss out as Fernando Llorente sets sights on next club

Jordan Harris

Manchester United and Arsenal could be about to be very disappointed, after the Daily Express reported that Fernando Llorente is closing in on a return to former club Athletic Bilbao. The 30-year-old is free to leave Juventus this summer (via Daily Express), two years after he completed his move from the La Liga side. However, things have not quite worked out in Italy for the World Cup winner. Llorente has scored 23 goals in 65 games for the Old Lady, but failed to hold down a regular place in Massimiliano…

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Arsenal gossip: Real Madrid expect Karim Benzema to go, but Jack Wilshere suffers ANOTHER injury setback

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Real Madrid expect Karim Benzema to leave the Bernabeu and join Arsenal this summer, according to the Metro. The two clubs are reportedly in talks about a £45.8m move for the Frenchman. However, Arsene Wenger is set to begin the new campaign without Jack Wilshere, after the Daily Express reported that the midfielder could be out for at least a month with another ankle injury. That would mean that he also misses England’s Euro 2016 qualifiers against San Marino and Switzerland. The…

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Arsenal rumours: Benzema replacement lined up by Real Madrid, but Gunners face competition to land Fernando Llorente

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners’ hopes of landing Karim Benzema may have received a major boost, after the Daily Express reported that Real Madrid had lined up a replacement. Los Blancos reportedly want Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero should the Frenchman leave. Arsenal are reportedly set to beat Manchester United to the signing of 15-year-old Benfica goalkeeper Joao Virginia, according to the Metro. Virginia had been on trial with the Red Devils, but now appears set to move to the Emirates. Arsene Wenger may have thought…

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Surprise Premier League duo join Arsenal and Man United in race for Fernando Llorente

Jordan Harris

Arsenal and Manchester United may have thought that they only needed to battle it out among themselves in the race to sign Juventus striker Fernando Llorente, but it appears that they now have some surprise competition. According to the Daily Express, Stoke and Crystal Palace have joined the Gunners and the Red Devils in the chase for the 30-year-old, who has been told that he is surplus to requirements with the Old Lady following the summer acquisitions of Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic (via Express). Despite the fact that he…

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Arsenal meet with Fernando Llorente’s agent to discuss possible move

Jordan Harris

The agent of Juventus forward Fernando Llorente was reportedly in London on Tuesday to discuss the possibility of his client completing a summer move to Arsenal, according to the Metro. The Spaniard could be set to move to The Emirates for £11m, the Metro report, after finding his future with the Old Lady in doubt following the arrivals of Paulo Dybala and Mario Mandzukic. The 30-year-old has struggled at the Juventus Stadium since his switch from Athletic Bilbao in 2013. Last season, he scored just seven goals from 31 Serie A…

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Arsenal gossip: Striker set to sign, and bid considered for Chelsea target

Jordan Harris

Here is Tuesday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners could complete a deal to sign Juventus forward Fernando Llorente by Monday, according to the Metro. The 30-year-old will move to the Emirates for around £8.56m. Arsenal could be about to scupper Chelsea’s move for Napoli winger Jose Callejon, the Metro suggest. The Blues were planning a £15.5m bid for the 28-year-old, but he could yet head to the Emirates. Arsene Wenger has been given a boost if he wishes to make a bid for long-time target Julian Draxler, the…

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Arsenal could complete £8.56m deal for Juventus star Fernando Llorente by Monday

Jordan Harris

Arsenal could swoop in ahead of Tottenham, and complete a deal for Juventus forward Fernando Llorente by Monday, according to the Metro. The Metro suggest that the 30-year-old is set to move to the Emirates for £8.56m, as Arsene Wenger attempts to provide Olivier Giroud and Theo Walcott with more competition. And as strikers go, they don’t come much more decorated than the Spaniard. As well as winning the World Cup and European Championship, his club side enjoyed an amazing campaign during the season just gone. Having won the Scudetto…

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Arsenal news: Striker duo linked, while goalkeeper’s exit set to be confirmed

Jordan Harris

Here is Monday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: Arsenal are keen to beat Tottenham and Manchester United, and secure the signature of Juventus forward Fernando Llorente, the Metro report. The Gunners are hoping to tie up a deal worth £8.5m. However, the interest in the Spaniard appears to have done little to dampen the club’s hopes of landing Gonzalo Higuain, the Daily Express report. The Argentinian has been offered a new deal at Napoli, but Arsene Wenger is still reportedly keen. The Emirates outfit are hoping to complete a deal…

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Arsenal ready to complete £8.5m signing of Juventus striker Fernando Llorente

Jordan Harris
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Arsenal’s ruthless performance in the Emirates Cup – where they managed seven goals in two games, with six going in against Lyon – may have given Arsene Wenger confidence that he does not need to spend upwards of £35m on the likes of Karim Benzema (via Metro), but it has not stopped him looking for a new goalscorer. According to the Metro, the Gunners are keen on sealing an £8.5m deal for Juventus forward Fernando Llorente, having only joined Premier League rivals Tottenham and Manchester United in the race to…

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Manchester United gossip: Di Maria’s exit imminent, but Pedro deal close

Jordan Harris

Here is Saturday’s news and gossip concerning Manchester United: Angel Di Maria is set to complete his £45.9m move to Paris Saint-Germain later this week, according to the Daily Mirror. Both United and the Ligue 1 side are currently on pre-season tours of America, which means the Argentinian could return with his new club. The deal may see Louis van Gaal potentially step up his interest in Barcelona winger Pedro, who is closing in on a move to Old Trafford, according to the Daily Star. The Spaniard will join the…

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Arsenal news: Gunners linked with bids for Real Madrid man and Marco Reus

Jordan Harris

Here is Saturday’s news and gossip concerning Arsenal: The Gunners are planning to step in ahead of Liverpool, and make a stunning bid for Borussia Dortmund playmaker Marco Reus, the Daily Telegraph report. The report suggests that the German will cost around £50m. Arsene Wenger’s men have also joined Manchester City and Chelsea in the race to sign Real Madrid’s attacking midfielder Isco, according to the Daily Express. The Spanish giants may only be tempted to sell however, if they receive a bid of at least £35m. They also want…

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Arsenal gossip: Wenger given £200m transfer war chest and targets TWO world class strikers

Steve Green
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Friday’s biggest Arsenal news and transfer rumour gossip. Arsenal and Tottenham are ready to battle it out for the signature of 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to talkSPORT. Manager Arsene Wenger has been linked with a move for the Gabonese international for the better part of a year and may now spring into action. Arsenal director Lord Harris says Arsene Wenger has £200m to play with in the transfer market this summer, according to the Metro. The Gunners have made just one signing this summer with Petr Cech…

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Man United gossip: Van Gaal demands TWO Madrid stars and Lahm admits teammate could be Old Trafford bound

Steve Green

Wednesday’s biggest Man United news and transfer gossip. The “mystery” signing Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he will be making this summer looks to be Juventus’s 30-year-old Spanish striker Fernando Llorente, the Daily Mirror reports. The Red Devils are known to be on the lookout for a new striker following Robin van Persie’s departure to Fenerbahce last week. The Red Devils want Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, 29, and goalkeeper Keylor Navas, 28 – or £28m in cash – in exchange for goalkeeper David De Gea, 24, Marca…

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Man United set to swoop for Juventus striker Fernando Llorente

Steve Green
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Juventus striker Fernando Llorente is said to be the mystery name on Manchester United’s radar this summer, according to a report in the Metro. The Metro says that Red Devils boss Louis van Gaal has been dropping hints recently that he is close to bringing in a new striker to help lighten the burden from the shoulders of Wayen Rooney and Javier Hernandez – the club’s only two experienced strikers. Van Gaal told reporters that a deal for a new striker is close (via Metro) and story in the Daily…

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Liverpool gossip: Sterling misses training AGAIN and club hero returns

Jordan Harris

Here is Thursday’s news and gossip concerning Liverpool: READ MORE: Liverpool News and Goals Saido Berahino sacks Aidy Ward over actions during Raheem Sterling saga Liverpool close in on move for Real Madrid star Asier Illarramendi Raheem Sterling has called in sick for training for the second consecutive day, the Daily Mirror report. The winger wants to leave and has informed Brendan Rodgers that he does not want to be considered for their pre-season tour to Asia and Australia. The Reds are planning to make a £16m bid for Real…

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Spanish international striker ‘happy’ to complete Liverpool move

Steve Green
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Juventus striker Fernando Llorente is reportedly keen on a move to Liverpool this summer, according to the Metro. READ MORE: Liverpool to hijack Gaitan move Liverpool begin talks over move for Juventus striker Liverpool signing reveals new shirt number The former Athletic Bilbao mans future is said to be up in the air following the arrival of Mario Mandzukic from Atletico Madrid earlier this week. A number of clubs are believed to be circling, including Liverpool, who have declared their own interest in the player, and according to reports in…

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Liverpool begin talks over move for Juventus forward

Jordan Harris
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Liverpool have reportedly begun discussions over the possible signing of Juventus forward Fernando Llorente, as Brendan Rodgers looks to add some much-needed experience to his youthful side. READ MORE: Liverpool Transfer News Hilarious: Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard looks miserable in LA Galaxy shirt Liverpool signing reveals new number According to the Daily Express, the 30-year-old would be keen on a potential move to the Premier League having spent two years with the Old Lady. Despite the Serie A side enjoying a hugely successful period recently, it is been a difficult…

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