Fernando Llorente (credit: Michael Regan/Getty Images)
Wednesday’s round up of the top transfer stories from the past 24 hours…
– Fernando Llorente, who has been linked with a number of clubs including Arsenal, Chelsea, and Manchester City, could be on his way to the Premier League, according to his agent, with Arino Bajo telling the Daily Telegraph: “It is very, very possible he will decide to go to the Premier League.
“I don’t know the [choice of] club at the moment but there are two [interested] clubs. One is in London, and one is in Manchester.”
– Liverpool are ready to step up their interest in Adam Johnson, who looks set to leave Manchester City this month, while according to BBC Sport, new Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is also interested in signing the winger.
– Anderlecht midfielder Lucas Biglia has been offered to Arsenal, according to Metro.
– Ibrahim Afellay, who has been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool, has been told he can leave Barcelona this month, according to Voetbal International.
– Chelsea look set to finally complete the signing of Cesar Azpilicueta after the defender said goodbye to Marseille’s fans.
– Liverpool are set for crunch talks with Andy Carroll this week, with Tottenham showing interest in the club’s record signing, according to the Daily Mirror.
– Chelsea could sign Bayer Leverkusen forward Andre Schurrle NEXT summer, according to the Daily Mail.
– Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez, who has been linked with Chelsea, has no intention of quitting the club, according to his father.
– Manchester United scout Ed van Stijn has revealed that new signing Alexander Buttner wasn’t anywhere near the top of his recommendations.
