Chelsea want Fernando Llorente from Tottenham after Andy Carroll’s move from West Ham falls through due to injury
Striker snubbed chance to link up with Antonio Conte last summer while playing for Swansea but could now fancy switch
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CHELSEA are reportedly back in for target man Fernando Llorente.
The claims Antonio Conte has returned for the striker who snubbed him while playing for Swansea last summer.
Llorente instead preferred a move to Spurs as back-up for Harry Kane.
But the Spaniard has seen very little action during his time in north London.
And Chelsea are apparently ready to make another play for his signature as they look for another forward.
West Ham’s Andy Carroll was Conte’s top transfer target following the arrival of Ross Barkley from Everton.
But Carroll has picked up an ankle injury which could see him ruled out for the remainder of the campaign.
And Llorente will now be targeted in an attempt to finally lure him to Stamford Bridge.
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Michy Batshuayi is expected to depart in order to make room for a new attacker.
And the report adds that 32-year-old Llorente could be the perfect mentor for compatriot Alvaro Morata, who is struggling for goals after a significant drop in form.
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