Sevilla striker Fernando Llorente has hinted he had contact with Real Madrid over the summer.

Llorente left Juventus for Sevilla, though was also linked with Real.

After being part of Sevilla's 3-2 win over Real, Llorente was asked about the Real rumours.

"If something has come out in the press, then equally there must be something to it ....," smiled Llorente.

Sevilla go to Llorente's former club Athletic Bilbao this weekend.

"It will be very special. This season it seems I am always returning home. First, against Juve in the Champions League and now with Athletic Bilbao."