Barcelona join Fernando Llorente chase

Barcelona have reportedly joined Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City in the chase to sign Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente.

The 27-year-old, whose current deal ends in 2013, has found the net 12 times for Bilbao this season.

Despite interest from the Premier League, Llorente could now stay in his native Spain thanks to a bumper deal from the champions, according to AS.

The forward is expected to feature for his club when they take on Manchester United in the last 16 of the Europa League this month.