FERNANDO LLORENTE has emerged as a surprise target for Manchester City with Pep Guardiola demanding the club sign the Swansea forward.
It is believed the innovative manager is a long-term admirer of the 6ft 5in striker, who has also been linked with a move to Chelsea this season.
According to Don Balon, Guardiola feels the 32-year-old still has a lot to offer and could play a role in a City side he is trying transform.
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The towering forward would provide City with another attacking option, adding to their already strong squad.
Since joining from Sevilla in the summer, Llorente has scored 11 goals in 27 appearances in all competitions for the Premier League strugglers.
The Europa League winner arrived at the Liberty Stadium on a free transfer, on a two-year deal.
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After getting him on a free transfer, the Swans are keen to cash in on the striker as they already have a similar forward on the bench, in the shape of Borja Baston.
In February, Antonio Conte spoke very highly of the forward following their time together at Juventus.
He said: “Fernando Lorente I know him very well.
“Fernando played with me at Juventus and we won together.
“I have a great admiration for him as a player and a man.”
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