After Italian papers, now the English media also report Arsenal are in talks with Juventus for Fernando Llorente.

Although there is interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid, Tuttosport claimed on Thursday that the Gunners were in pole position.

Now The Sun also points to negotiations for the €12m-rated striker as an alternative to Karim Benzema on the transfer market.

After Italian papers, now the English media also report Arsenal are in talks with Juventus for Fernando Llorente.

Although there is interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid, Tuttosport claimed on Thursday that the Gunners were in pole position.

Now The Sun also points to negotiations for the €12m-rated striker as an alternative to Karim Benzema on the transfer market.

Llorente arrived in Turin as a free agent from Athletic Bilbao two years ago, scoring nine goals in 45 appearances last season.

The 30-year-old is valued at €12m (£8.4m), but Arsenal’s proposal is currently £8m.

Llorente is surplus to requirements at Juventus after Mario Mandzukic, Simone Zaza and Paulo Dybala signed on this summer.

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