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- Updated: August 3, 2016
Swansea appear to be closing in on the signing of Fernando Llorente with Sevilla suggesting a move is imminent.
The former Athletic Bilbao and Juventus forward has been targeted by the Swans as they seek to fill the void left by the summer departures of Eder, Alberto Paloschi and Bafetimbi Gomis.
The 31-year-old won three Serie A titles with Juventus and the Europa League with Sevilla last year, and has scored nearly 130 goals in his senior career.
But it is understood his game-time will be limited under new boss Jorge Sampaoli this season, and Sevilla’s sporting director Monchi confirmed that negotiations for Llorente’s transfer have made good progress.
“It has come a long way with Swansea to …
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