It has been reported by the Italian publication that Leeds head coach Marcelo Bielsa admires the former Tottenham Hotspur striker.
Italian football websites such as Iamnaples.it, Casanapoli.net and CalcioNapoli24.it have also relayed the report from Tuttosport about Leeds and Llorente.
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According to WhoScored, Llorente made three starts and 14 substitute appearances in Serie A for Napoli last season, scoring three goals and providing one assist in the process.
The former Tottenham and Swansea City striker also scored one goal in 86 minutes of Champions League football for the Italian club last season, according to WhoScored.
Would Fernando Llorente be a good signing for Leeds United?
Patrick Bamford is the main striker at Leeds, who signed Rodrigo from Valencia in the summer transfer window.
Rodrigo can play as a striker or as a winger, and although the Spain international has pace, he is not very prolific.
Llorente knows the Premier League well and scored goals for Swansea in the division (15 in the league in 2016-17, according to WhoScored).
The Spain international was a back-up to Harry Kane at Tottenham, and for the right price, he would be a good addition to Bielsa’s squad.
Everton manager Carlo Ancelotti worked with Llorente at Napoli, and the Italian tactician called him “complete” and “an excellent striker”, as quoted on TMW in September 2019 (click here to read more).
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