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Swansea can't afford to lose Fernando Llorente to Chelsea or replace him

Swansea's tumultuous season could be about to take another turn for the worse with new rumours linking striker Fernando Llorente with a January move to Chelsea. The manager-less Swans are set to appoint a new boss in the coming days, with the likes of Paul Clement, Ryan Giggs and Chris Coleman in the frame. Regardless of who is appointed, the new man's chances of keeping Swansea in the top flight will surely be far better with Llorente in the squad than elsewhere.

The Spanish striker featured only occasionally under Bob Bradley, handed just five starts in Bradley's 11 games in charge, and yet he still scored five goals without much help.