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It has been well documented that Nicklas Bendtner was never first choice for the Italian champions this summer, who had hoped to make a marquee signing for Serie A, and it appears the Italian media are already lambasting the striker on loan from Arsenal.

Reports this morning are suggesting that Chelsea have joined the race to sign highly-rated Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente.   Sources in Italy are claiming that, with Nicolas Anelka being linked heavily with a move to Serie A with AC Milan, Portuguese boss Andre Villas-Boas will have to find a replacement.

Tottenham are reportedly set to renew their interest in Athletic Bilbao star Fernando Llorente but face competition from rivals Arsenal for the striker's signature. Spurs were linked to the Spain international in the summer as manager Harry Redknapp scoured the globe for a prolific front-man to solve the goal-scoring problems of last season.

Tottenham could renew their interest in Villarreal forward Giuseppe Rossi after seeing their approach for Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente turned down. According to the Guardian, Spurs face a big struggle in their attempts to sign the Spain striker with Bilbao refusing to accept an offer less than his €36m buy-out clause.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Harry Redknapp is stepping up his pursuit of a new striker and has set his sights on Athletic Bilbao's Fernando Llorente, according to reports on Caughtoffside. com.   Redknapp is keen to bolster his attacking line up after his three forwards at White Hart Lane failed to deliver the goods last term.