Tottenham eye Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente

Tottenham Hotspur are believed in pursuit of Athletic Bilbao frontman Fernando Llorente.

The Spain international has been reinstated as the number one target for the Premier League side since they failed to capture Internacional star Leandro Damiao, according to talkSPORT.

Reports suggest that Harry Redknapp is keen to secure the 26-year-old as he expects to send Emmanuel Adebayor back to Manchester City once his loan deal runs out at the end of the season.

With Roman Pavlyuchenko seemingly seeking a move away from White Hart Lane in January, and Jermain Defoe reportedly linked with Queens Park Rangers, Redknapp may be in need of a new frontman.

Llorente has netted six goals in eleven games for the Primera Liga side this season.