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​Chelsea lose out on Swansea striker Llorente

Chelsea are out of contention to sign Fernando Llorente, reports BBC Sport.

They had been close for weeks but no offer was accepted. Tottenham came in and had an offer accepted today.

The 32-year-old Spaniard underwent a medical with Spurs and the deal is progressing. It will go through if and when Swansea sign a replacement - Wilfred Bony.

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