Llorente Linked With LFC

Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente has opened the door to a move to England, alerting Liverpool to his possible availability.

The 27-year-old, who is an established member of the Spanish squad, is out of contract next summer and could then move for nothing so there are a host of clubs thinking about making a move with Liverpool said to be very keen.

Bilbao do not want him to leave so they maybe prepared to sell him in the new year rather than see him walk away for nothing but the Reds are only one of many interested parties.

Under the Bosman ruling, Llorente will be allowed to talk to clubs in January and sign a pre-contract agreement ahead of a move next summer and there will be no shortage of interest.

As well as Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers, Spurs and Chelsea have also been linked, while Serie A champions Juventus are poised to offer Llorente terms.

Source http://www.clubcall.com

Follow @Glady_Libs_LFC

Llorente Won't Leave In January

Athletic Bilbao coach Marcelo Bielsa has reiterated the club's stance that they will not be selling Fernando Llorente in January.

The Spanish international has started just one game this season, after declaring in the summer he would not be signing a new deal.

Bilbao's fans have vented their frustration with the player, and this was followed up by Bielsa's decision to drop him.

Despite his reluctance to start with him, Bielsa insists that Llorente will be staying put until the summer. Llorente has already stated he will be leaving next summer when his contract expires.

"Llorente is an important player in this club and we need his presence this season," said Bielsa.

"The club have decided that he follows with us until June, and that is good for the squad."

Juventus, Arsenal and Liverpool are amongst a plethora of clubs being linked with Llorente.

Source http://www1.skysports.com

Follow @Glady_Libs_LFC

Llorente Alerts LFC

Spain striker Fernando Llorente has confirmed he plans to leave Athletic Bilbao when his contract expires at the end of the season - with a host of Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal, interested.

The 27-year-old turned down the offer of a new deal and said he wanted to move on over the summer, but the club refused to negotiate with potential suitors.

Llorente, who has spent a large chunk of the current Primera Division season on the substitutes' bench because of the issue, said: "Yes, I'm leaving on June 30 . I want to try other things."

Source http://www.express.co.uk

Follow @Glady_Libs_LFC