Tottenham transfer news: Fernando Llorente was ‘definitely’ joining Chelsea - Shay Given

FERNANDO LLORENTE was set to join Chelsea from Swansea ahead of London rivals Tottenham.

Fernando Llorente's Juventus highlights

That is according to pundit and former Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given.

Llorente is to complete a move to Tottenham imminently and has been pictured in a Spurs shirt.

Chelsea were the side who showed initial interest in the Swansea frontman, with their pursuit starting in the January transfer window.

Antonio Conte knew Llorente from his time as Juventus manager and was once again keen this summer to sign him as a backup to Alvaro Morata.

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Tottenham transfer news: Fernando Llorente was set to join Chelsea, says Shay Given

I thought Fernando Llorente would definitely go to Chelsea

Shay Given on Tottenham target Fernando Llorente

However, Tottenham snuck in ahead of the champions and agreed a fee for the Spaniard this morning, with a medical taking place today.

Given was adamant Llorente would join Chelsea and says Conte will be annoyed the deal has not gone through. 

“Another one that surprised me was Llorente,” Given said on Sky Sports.

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Chelsea transfer news: Fernando Llorente looks to be joining Tottenham from Swansea

“He has gone to Tottenham of course and I thought he would definitely go to Chelsea. 

“Conte worked with him at Juventus before, I thought that was a perfect match for him to go there, but he’s chosen Tottenham. 

“I don’t think Antonio Conte will be overly happy with that one either.”

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