Fulham reportedly want to bring Spain international defender Diego Llorente to the Premier League from La Liga outfit Real Sociedad.
Mundo Deportivo claimed this week that three London clubs, Fulham, West Ham and Tottenham Hotspur, are competing to sign the highly-rated Spaniard Diego Llorente.
The 25-year-old centre-back, who has played twice for his country at international level, has impressed since joining Real Sociedad from Real Madrid in 2017 and even scored seven times in all competitions last season.
And, according to Mundo Deportivo, Llorente has a £22 million release clause in his contract, which makes him good value in today’s market.
But, while Premier League interest is understandable, Fulham might simply have left it far too late. It is no secret that the Cottagers are weak at the back, conceding more goals (55) than any other club in the top flight since they were promoted last May.
With the January transfer window shut, however, Claudio Ranieri will have to make do with Tim Ream, Dennis Odoi and co between now and the end of the season. Llorente would have been a fine addition in January, the sort of player who could provide the platform for a ‘great escape’.
But with Fulham seven points from safety as it stands, the chances of him moving to Craven Cottage if they are relegated look very slim.
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