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Swansea City's hunt for a new striker could have received a major blow as it appears Fernando Llorente wants to stay at Sevilla.

The Swans had declared an interest in signing the Spanish international, with some reports in Spain claiming an initial bid for the £6m-rated forward had been turned down.

But now the player's agent says he will not listen to offers and wants to remain at the Europa League champions.

“Fernando will continue at Sevilla,” claimed Chus Llorente, the player's brother and agent.

He added: “We have decided not to listen to other offers. Sevilla is a team of Champions, and Fernando wants to succeed in it also believes it has the necessary conditions for the new project.”

Swansea assistant coach Alan Curtis had revealed Llorente was one of the names on the club's list, with Francesco Guidolin's side in desperate need of new additions following the departure of Bafetimbi Gomis on loan to Marseilles.

Llorente scored seven goals in 38 appearances last season following a free-transfer move from Italian giants Juventus.

The former Athletic Bilbao frontman has been linked with the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Everton in the past, while Middlesbrough have been mentioned more recently.