As reported by David Ornstein of BBC Sport, Spurs have emerged as serious rivals to Chelsea for the veteran forward:
David Ornstein#THFC shock Llorente offer accepted #SwansFC - Chelsea close for weeks but no bid accepted. #CFC set to counter, outcome too close to call
2017-8-31 08:26:28
According to Nizaar Kinsella of Goal, Tottenham are ready to pay £15 million for the Spain international and are hopeful of beating the champions to the player's signature.
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