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Arsenal target Llorente committed to Bilbao

Fernando Llorente insists he is determined to remain with Athletic Bilbao despite continued interest from Premier League clubs.

The 27-year old striker has previously expressed his interest in departing the Basque Country club for an English or Italian move but he has reneged on that and spoken of his commitment to the Bilbao cause.

"My only future is to continue with Athletic and give everything here," the Arsenal target told reporters.

"I'm not thinking about the future and I don't care. I focus only on playing and helping the team."

He added: "The fact that I haven't played regularly this season could translate to a lack of confidence in scoring goals.

"Some might call it bad luck, or maybe the confidence would see one of the goals go in, I don't know.

"Hopefully I can get a few goals by the end of the season, the more the merrier, and get the team as high as they can in the table."

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