Chelsea, who have appealed John Terry’s red card against Peterborough, are aiming to tie up a deal for Llorente but Michy Batshuayi would rather go on loan to West Ham United than head to South Wales.

Conte is keen to sign Llorente, who he managed for a season at Juventus, to boost Chelsea’s Premier League title bid.

The 31-year-old is understood to be keen on the prospect of a move to Stamford Bridge this month, but does not want to find himself third choice behind Costa and Batshuayi.

That increases the likelihood of Batshuayi leaving on loan once an agreement for Llorente is finalised, even though Chelsea would prefer that he stays at Stamford Bridge for the remainder of the season.

Swansea have shown an interest in taking Batshuayi on loan as part of a deal for Llorente, but the Belgian favours a move to West Ham who remain interested.