Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente has cooled links with Manchester City.

It was reported City were in talks with Llorente's camp this week.

Llorente told Cadena Cope of the link to City: "This is not true.

"I understand these rumours appear in the papers to increase sales but it is not correct.

"I am not negotiating with City or any other club. I am happy in Bilbao.

"Athletic have offered me a new deal and we are speaking."