Report: Fernando Llorente rejects Athletic Bilbao deal

Fernando Llorente is understood to have rejected a new contract with Athletic Bilbao.

The striker has been linked with a number of clubs around Europe following his 24 goals in all competitions for the Spaniards last season.

The 27-year-old, who will be a free agent next summer, is now believed to have turned down a deal worth around £3.5m per year, according to ETB.

Juventus, Barcelona and Real Madrid are all thought to be interested in Llorente.