According to report, Tottenham are now ahead of Chelsea in the race to
sign Swansea striker Fernando Llorente.
The 32 year old has been linked all summer with a move to Stamford
Bridge and he was reportedly close to a move.
But Tottenham are thought to be closer to a deal for the Spanish
striker after they had a bid accepted for him.
He played in a key role last season as Swansea avoided relegation.
It was thought that his relationship with Antonio Conte would sway the
deal in favour of Chelsea as both parties worked together at Juventus.
But as been the case for much of the summer, the Stamford Bridge
outfit have been slow to close deals, which has left other clubs to
hijack deals from under their noses.
Llorente is currently out with a arm injury he sustained during the
summer break. But the fight for his signature is expected to intensify
in the last hours of the transfer window.
Though report says he is torn between both clubs, but would prefer a
move to Chelsea to re-establish a relationship with Antonio Conte.
David Ornstein
@ bbcsport_david
#THFCshock Llorente offer accepted #SwansFC- Chelsea close for weeks
but no bid accepted. #CFCset to counter, outcome too
close to call
9:26 AM - 31 Aug 2017
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