Spanish newspaper AS linking Liverpool with a move for highly-rated Fernando Llorente.
They claim that Liverpool have intensified their interest in the Spaniard, 27, and could even look to sign him in January.
The player himself was quoted today saying he will be leaving Athletic Bilboa next year.
“I can not guarantee that I will still be with Athletic in 2013. In January I’m free to talk and I will consider all my options,” he’s quoted as saying in The Mirror.
“I had some interesting offers in the summer, but each time Athletic referred them to my release clause.
“There is of course a chance of renewing my contract with the club – I’ve spoken often with both the president and the coach, and they’re helping me in every way possible.”
At 27, Llorente doesn’t fit the FSG desire of young players with a high re-sale value, but a proven forward is a top requirement for LFC at present – with only Luis Suarez and young Fabio Borini as their options at present.
Llorente’s contract expires next summer and Bilboa are likely to cash in on him in January. Therefore FSG could look to sign a player at a lower price than his actual value.
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