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Tottenham, Chelsea & Arsenal target happy at club

Fernando Llorente is in demand. Photo: Nigel French/EMPICS Sport Fernando Llorente is in demand. Photo: Nigel French/EMPICS Sport

Monday, August 20, 2012
4:43 PM

Transfer news: Fernando Llorente says he could yet renew his contract at Athletic Bilbao

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Spain striker Fernando Llorente, who has been linked with a number of Premier League clubs, has refused to rule out staying at Athletic Bilbao.

Llorente, who scored 30 goals for the Basque side last season, has only one year left on his contract and is wanted by Italian giants Juventus.

But despite consirable interest from across the continent, the towering frontman says he is happy at Bilbao.

“I do not know of talks about me,” he told ItaSportPress.it.

“Right now I just think about my team.

“I am happy to play for Athletic Bilbao because I feel an important player here & am happy to continue here.

“My renewal? Let’s see.”

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