Liverpool are chasing Athletic Bilbao centre-forward Fernando Llorente.

The People says Kop boss Kenny Dalglish and director of football Damien Comolli continue to monitor several options as Andy Carroll struggles to settle.

They are also keeping tabs on other hitmen including Newcastle's Demba Ba and Aston Villa's Darren Bent, but 26-year-old Llorente who would cost at least £20m, is also on their radar after some fine displays for Athletic Bilbao and Spain.

Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina and Maxi Rodriguez have also praised Llorente's performances in La Liga this term to Liverpool's hierarchy.