Liverpool and Real Madrid join chase for Juventus striker

Date: 15th July 2015 at 6:15pm
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Llorente - JuventusLiverpool and Real Madrid would both be chasing Juventus’ Spanish striker Fernando Llorente.

The striker has been deemed surplus to requirements, after the Turin club brought Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala to compensate for the departure of Carlos Tevez.

According to Sky Sport Italia, new Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez would be keen on the 30-year-old striker. Joining the race would be Liverpool, who have also been in the hunt for a new striker.

TuttoSport also reported the added caveat of Porto, whose left-back Alex Sandro Juventus would interested in. The Portuguese giants have slapped a €15 million price tag on the Brazilian, with Juventus possibly including Llorente as part of the deal to lure away the defender.

Llorente made 45 appearances in all competitions for the Bianconeri last season, however only scoring nine goals and making one assist.

 

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