As negotiations between Arsenal
striker Robin Van Persie and Manchester United continue to gain pace,
the Gunners have indicated Fernando Llorente as his replacement.
Confirmation that Llorente will not be renewing his current contract
with Athletic Bilbao was announced earlier this week by club president
Josu Urrutia, meaning the Spanish international could leave the club
next summer on a free transfer.
Italian giants Juventus did have an offer of £16m rejected by the
Basque club, who are determined to hold out for a bid in the region of
his minimum release fee of £36m.
According to Marca.com, Arsenal
coach Arsene Wenger is now resigned to losing Van Persie to Manchester
United in a deal reported to be around £26m, which would then be used to
attempt a bid for Llorente.
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