Real Madrid and Sevilla tussle over Juventus striker

Date: 26th August 2015 at 10:43am
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Llorente - JuventusJuventus striker Fernando Llorente has been linked with a possible move to La Liga side Sevilla.

The Spanish international currently finds himself outside Juventus’ first team plans after the arrival this summer of Paulo Dybala from Palermo and Mario Mandzukic from Atletico Madrid.

Marca reported Tuesday that Sevilla are eager to acquire the 30-year-old striker, though Real Madrid might also enter the bidding war before any transfer is completed.

Los Blancos coach Rafa Benitez may be interested in adding variety to his strike-force with his only current options being Karim Benzema and Jese Rodriguez.

Llorente arrived at Juventus on a free transfer from Athletic Bilbao in 2013, and has regularly featured for the club, scoring 27 goals and setting up ten assists over 92 appearances in all competitions.

Should he leave, Llorente would be the fourth and likely last big name to part ways with the club this summer after Arturo Vidal, Andrea Pirlo and Carlos Tevez all moved on to other teams.

 

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