Liverpool striker Divock Origi is reportedly on the striker shortlist at Spanish champions Barcelona during this summer’s transfer window. This is according to the publication from Spanish media outlet Mundo Deportivo which revealed that Belgian international Origi is on a two-man striker shortlist at Barcelona. The Nou Camp giants want to sign a new striker this summer and they are on the trail of Divock Origi as a result. It was also revealed that Tottenham Hotspur striker Fernando Llorente is also on the striker shortlist. Divock … [Read more...]
Premier League striker finally reveals reason he snubbed Chelsea
Tottenham striker Fernando Llorente revealed that a last-minute phone call from Spurs manager Mauricio Pochettino convinced him to snub the Premier League champions in favour of a transfer move to Tottenham Hotspur. The former Spain international striker made the transfer from Swansea for a reported £12million fee on summer transfer deadline day and will provide adequate competition for star forward like England international Harry Kane. The Spaniard, who netted 15 league goals last campaign, had been expected to reunite with his former … [Read more...]
Official: Deal done as Tottenham beat Chelsea to Fernando Llorente on deadline day
Tottenham Hotspur have announced they have signed Swansea City forward and Chelsea target Fernando Llorente on a two-year contract deal right after the transfer window closed. According to reports, the Spain international striker cost Spurs a transfer fee of about £12million, with Premier League Champions Chelsea beaten to his capture in a surprise deadline day twist. The Chelsea target’s good form for Swansea City last campaign played a major part in keeping the Welsh club in the English Premier League, as he netted 15 goals in 33 … [Read more...]
Chelsea Set To Make Bid For £30M-Rated Star Player
Swansea City star striker Fernando Llorente has emerged as a target for Chelsea this summer and has been strongly linked with Stamford Bridge club in recent times. And in a new development (via Independent), the blues are set to make a concrete offer for the Spanish star. Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is still determined to add more quality to his squad and still want to strengthen his attacking options before the transfer window closes on Thursday. And it is understood that the Italian manager thinks Fernando is an ideal mentor and back-up … [Read more...]
Chelsea prepared to make concrete offer for talented striker
According to the Independent, Chelsea are ready to make a substantial bid for Swansea City’s Fernando Llorente before the summer transfer window closes this week. Chelsea manager Antonio Conte is determined to reinforce his forward line before the summer transfer window slams shut on Thursday and sees Llorente as a proper mentor and deputy for record transfer signing from Real Madrid Alvaro Morata. Antonio Conte signed the Swansea striker for Serie A giant Juventus and the forward impressed for his club last campaign, netting 15 goals in 33 … [Read more...]
Chelsea to table £15million bid for 32-year-old striker
According to reports, Chelsea are set to offer Swansea City £15million for Spaniard Fernando Llorente as Conte looks to strengthen his team before the summer transfer window slams shut. Chelsea have signed defender Antonio Rudiger, striker Alvaro Morata, and midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko this summer transfer window, but the Chelsea boss is worried by the lack of depth in his Chelsea team. The continued absence of striker Diego Costa means the Blues have just Alvaro Morata and Michy Batshuayi as options upfront and that would look thin … [Read more...]
Chelsea Ready To Complete Signing Of Top Star With £15m
Swansea City star player Fernando Llorente has been linked with Chelsea before the end of the previous campaign and the striker is understood to be interested in making a move to Stamford Bridge. Right now, there are reports that the premier league champions are ready to offer his club £15million to persuade them to sell him. Chelsea have already signed Antonio Rudiger (from AS Roma), Alvaro Morata (from Real Madrid) and Tiemoue Bakayoko (from Monaco), but Antonio Conte is still concerned by the lack of depth in his squad and have reportedly … [Read more...]
Chelsea Back In The Race To Sign Another Striker After United’s Move To Hijack Lukaku
During the past January transfer window, one of the players heavily linked with joining Chelsea is Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente. However, the player chose to remain with Swansea to help them fight relegation, and he eventually revealed that Chelsea boss Antonio Conte personally called him personally to make a switch to Stamford Bridge. In a new development, however, there are reports that Chelsea are back in the race to sign him this summer. According to The Times, the premier league champions have reignited their interest this … [Read more...]
Superb Star Reveals What Antonio Conte Told Him On The Phone About Chelsea Switch
The summer transfer window is fast approaching, and one of the players linked with Chelsea is Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente. The former Juventus striker reveals he held talks with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte last January about the possibilities of moving to Stamford Bridge. Conte was looking towards bolstering his attacking options by utilising the past winter transfer window, but he couldn't achieve success luring the 32-year-old danger-man from Swansea. The striker played a role helping the Swans avoid relegation this term with … [Read more...]
Not Fabregas – Chelsea Ace Emerges Surprise Target For Manchester United
Manchester Unite are reportedly considering a move for Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic. Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho is understood to be weighing up the idea of luring the Serbian to the Old Trafford after losing Morgan Schneiderlin to Everton and also views him as potential replacement for aging Michael Carrick. Matic formed a strong midfield partnership with N'Golo Kante in the Blues 3-4-3 formation, although his position is now come under intense competition from Cesc Fabregas. However, Conte might not fancy the idea of selling one of … [Read more...]
Chelsea Dealt Blow In Pursuit Of Veteran Striker
Chelsea have been dealt a blow after Swansea manager Paul Clement hinted they are not selling Fernando Llorente. The Blues have been heavily linked with a move for the Spanish striker after reports that Antonio Conte is keen on a reunion with Llorente whom he managed during his time at Juventus. Conte is said to be keen to sign him as a cover for Diego Costa having deemed current choice Michy Batshuayi 'as not yet ready' to start in the Premier League due to the physicality of the League. However, Paul Clement has dismissed speculations … [Read more...]
Chelsea Makes U-Turn Over January Loan Move For Out Of Favour Star
Chelsea have decided against loaning Michy Batshuayi in the January transfer window, according to reports. Following reports that the Belgium international might leave the Stamford Bridge due to his lack of action under Antonio Conte this season and there are suggestions that Chelsea are keen on signing Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente in a swap deal that will see Michy Batshuayi move to the opposite side. However claims in the Daily Star have it that Antonio Conte has decided to keep the 23-year-old forward as he believes that will play … [Read more...]
Club Swoop In To Sign Impressive Chelsea Target
Paris Saint-Germaine are ready to challenge Chelsea for Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente in the January window. Reports in the Sun have it that the Ligue 1 champions are in the market for attacking options as cover for Edinson Cavani and have weighing up a move for the lanky striker. The 31-year-old forward will be a good buy for the French side and is not cup-tied in the Champions League. Earlier this week, there were reports that the Blues are close to tie up a deal for the Spainard in a swap deal that may see Michy Batshuayi move … [Read more...]
This Veteran Striker Wants Chelsea Move Only For One Reason
Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente wants to join Chelsea in January only if he is promised one thing by Antonio Conte, according to reports. The Spain international has been linked with a move to the Stamford Bridge this January with reports that the Blues are considering a permanent or loan move for the 31-year-old striker as Conte eyes a reunion with him since their days at Juventus. Reports in the Telegraph suggests Llorente is ready to complete a transfer to Chelsea as long as he is guaranteed a place only behind Diego Costa in the … [Read more...]
Breaking! Chelsea In Surprise Swap Deal For Experienced Premier League Striker
Chelsea are reportedly willing to loan Michy Batshauyi on loan in exchange for Fernando Llorente. Reports in Italy claims that Antonio Conte is keen on to bring Llorente to the Stamford Bridfe to deputise for Diego Costa and talks have already began over the possiblity of a deal to bring the 31-year-old striker to West London. It is understood that Chelsea are also ready to offer Batshuayi to the Swans for the remainder of the campaign. Conte has hinted the Belgian forward is not physically ready to play in the Premier League, but hopes he … [Read more...]
Conte Orders Chelsea To Sign Experienced Premier League Striker
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly keen on signing Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente next month. The Blues boss wants to bring the Spaniard to Stamford Bridge to deputise for Diego Costa who is currently on a fine goalscoring form, netting 13 goals so far and could win the Golden Boot if he continues in same fashion. Conte is said to be long-term admirer of the experienced forward and knows him well from their time together in Juventus. This move may force Michy Batshauyi out of the club, having failed to nail a starting spot in the … [Read more...]