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Arsenal join Manchester City and Chelsea in hunt for Fernando Llorente



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Posted Sunday, September 23, 2012 by Metro.co.uk

Arsenal have become the latest club to join the race to sign Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente after the Spaniard stalled over agreeing a new deal.

Arsenal join Manchester City and Chelsea in hunt for Fernando Llorente
Fernando Llorente is wanted by Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester City

The 27-year-old is out of contract next summer and is waiting to weigh up his options in January with the Spanish club keen to cash in on their star if he refuses to stay beyond 2013.

And now Arsenal are reportedly interested in Llorente as an eventual replacement for Robin van Persie as Olivier
Giroud has struggled to live up to the pressure since joining the Gunners.

Manager Arsene Wenger will face competition from fellow English clubs Manchester City and Chelsea for the
Bilbao target man as well as European outfits Juventus and AC Milan.

City boss Roberto Mancini wants the 6ft 5ins striker to boost competition for places at the Eithad, while Llorente is being considered as a replacement for Fernando Torres, if his disappointing form continues, at Chelsea.

Llorente had one of his most impressive year’s for Bilbao last season, scoring 30 goals in 53 appearances, including scoring against Manchester United at Old Trafford as well as at home in the Europa League.

But while other clubs are on high alert for the Euro 2012 winner, who is valued at around £15million, he has not entirely ruled out staying at Bilbao.

It does look unlikely though after being booed by his own fans when he returned to action last weekend against Espanyol.



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