Real Sociedad star Diego Llorente knows that a move to the Premier League is a possibility this summer, with AS reporting that Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur are just two of the clubs interested in the Spain international.
Is there a player more suited to Jose Mourinho’s Spurs than a former Real Madrid youngster with five caps for the 2010 World champions on his CV?
If the prancing Portuguese wants to reinforce an ailing Tottenham side with a commanding centre-half and an effective defensive midfielder, then who better than Llorente?
After all, the adaptable 26-year-old is equally comfortable in both positions, putting his impressive technical ability and 6ft 1ins frame to good use.
AS claims that a move to north London is on the cards this summer, although Spurs will face competition from a Liverpool side who have identified a whole host of potential replacements for the seemingly departing Dejan Lovren.
Llorente has a £45 million release clause in his contract. But Sociedad may be tempted to sell one of their prized assets for far less than that, given that La Real and many a La Liga rival have been hit hard by the ongoing global health crisis.
A man who has shone during an impressive season for Champions League-chasing Sociedad is yet to make a clear decision about his future. However, as AS points out, he knows that England is a possibility with West Ham joining Tottenham and Liverpool in the battle.
A move to Fulham could be a possibility too, if Scott Parker manages to lead the Cottagers back to the Premier League sooner rather than later.
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