Liverpool eye up Fernando Llorente

Liverpool will reportedly consider a move for Spanish striker Fernando Llorente, following a stall in their talks for Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke.

The Reds have shown the desire to sign the Belgian international, but Villa's asking price of £32.5m has put them off.

The Mail cites that manager Brendan Rodgers will revert to Juve striker Fernando Llorente, who is expected to leave the Turin giants, should Mario Mandzukic make a move from Atletico Madrid.

It is added that Llorente would favour a switch to the Premier League, as he could find first-team chances hard to come by should a new striker join the Italian champions.