With Simone Zaza, Mario Mandzukic and Paulo Dybala all joining Juventus this summer, the Spanish international’s future has come under scrutiny.

Tuttosport report that despite interest from Porto and Tottenham Hotspur, Rafa Benitez is keen to bring Llorente to the Bernabeu.

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The clubs are yet to agree a deal but Llorente is said to be open to the idea of the switch.

The newspaper believes a deal could be announced at some point in the next week.

OUR VIEW

Llorente was one of the most sought after forwards in world football back in 2012 after an excellent season under the watchful eye of Marcelo Bielsa. His decision to run down his contract with the club and leave on a free in 2013 was met with derision from the club’s support. His decision to move to Juve was borne of a desire to win silverware – and while he has undoubtedly done that he has never really been first choice.

However, his strike rate at Juve stands at an impressive 23 in 65 league games and he would be a massive asset at Real. Furthermore, he would add another - more aerially physical - dimension to their attack.

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