Transfer News - Tottenham in for Lacazette; Llorente to Liverpool

05 November 2010 06:09
Tottenham are preparing a January bid for Lyon's teenage striker Alexandre Lacazette.

Talksport.co.uk claims Harry Redknapp is a big fan of the 19-year-old, who starred for France at the European Under-19 Championships.

The French forward has been watched several times by Spurs, and the scouts have sent glowing reports back to White Hart Lane.

Lacazette is also a target for a host of other big clubs in Europe, so Spurs could have a fight on their hands.

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Liverpool may look to replace Fernando Torres with fellow Spanish international Fernando Llorente in the transfer window. (Talksport.co.uk)

Manchester City, Chelsea are Barcelona are favourites to provide Torres with an exit strategy in January, and Liverpool could use the cash for giant striker Llorente.

The 6" 5in Athletic Bilbao forward apparently has a 36 million euros buy-out clause in his contract, such is his growing reputation on the continent.

The 25-year-old is nicknamed 'The Lion King' is Spain. Will Anfield hear his roar?

Source: DSG