Barcelona superstar agrees to join Arsenal, Real Madrid star on the verge of shock exit, Chelsea superstar holds talks with Atletico Madrid and more LaLiga news: 14 January 2019

By Shambhu Ajith

Modified Apr 25, 2019 12:50 GMT

Morata has cut a frustrated figure at Stamford Bridge of late

Barcelona interested in Tottenham's Fernando Llorente

Fernando Llorente plays second fiddle to Harry Kane at Tottenham Hotspur

Fernando Llorente has emerged as a shock transfer target for Barcelona, according to Mundo Deportivo. Following the departure of Munir El Haddadi to Sevilla, Barcelona are open to doing business in the winter and are keen on bringing a striker to the Camp Nou.

A key factor in this potential deal is the relationship that Ernesto Valverde and his second, Jon Aspiazu, share with the 33-year-old striker from their days together at Athletic Bilbao. The report further adds that Barca stalwarts like Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets, Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba hold Llorente in good stead.

Barcelona have reportedly been looking for a no.9 who can help Luis Suarez and also share the goalscoring burden as the Cules look to seal another domestic triumph.

Edited by Sripad