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Chelsea to sign this Premier League star after stunning Liverpool: Odds revealed
CHELSEA are clear favourites to sign Swansea striker Fernando Llorente, according to the bookies.
Chelsea clear favourites to sign Swansea striker Fernando Llorente
Chelsea have been linked with a move for the Spain international since the start of the January window but a move has so far failed to materialise.
Blues manager Antonio Conte, who worked with Llorente at Juventus, is looking to provide cover for Diego Costa up front as he's proven he doesn't fully trust summer signing Michy Batshuayi.
And bookmakers BetStars have priced the Premier League leaders as 6/4 favourites to secure a deal for the 31-year-old before Tuesday's deadline.
Fernando Llorente bagged a double against Liverpool to make it eight for the season
Llorente only joined Swansea in the summer and has had a steady start to life at the Liberty Stadium, scoring eight league goals in 15 starts.
He stole the headlines last week as he bagged a brace against Chelsea's title rivals Liverpool in Swansea's 3-2 win at Anfield.
“When Fernando Llorente was first linked with a switch to Stamford Bridge this window, I think everybody was a little surprised," a BetStars spokesman said.
Antonio Conte worked with Fernando Llorente at Juventus
"But there is desire from the Blues to complete deal for the 31-year-old Spaniard who has hit eight Premier League goals in just 15 starts.
“Chelsea are the clear favourites to sign Llorente, at 6/4, with Antonio Conte eyeing attacking reinforcements.
“Four days remain until the window closes and there is still time for a deal to be done.”