Bilbao tell Liverpool to forget signing striker

Liverpool have been told to forget about signing transfer target Fernando Llorente this month and next summer.

The Reds have been keen to recruit a new striker to take the pressure off of Fernando Torres, who has struggled to find his best form this season.

And Athletico Bilbao striker Llorente has been strongly linked with a move to Anfield, to link up with his compatriot Torres in the Liverpool frontline, after a move for Ajax star Luis Suarez stalled.

But club president Fernando Garcia Macau is adamant they will not sell the striker, who has scored 12 goals in 20 La Liga outings this season.

"We know the player wants to stay at the club for a long time," he said. "I will categorically say Llorente will not be sold and he will not leave in this summer.

"There has been no approach from any club for the striker and we are fed up by the rumour mill on this issue

"While the Board of Directors and the President are here, Fernando Llorente will not be sold."

Source: Talksport

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