FORMER Tottenham forward Fernando Llorente could be heading back to North London, say reports.
He left Spurs as a free agent in the summer but according to La Gazzetta dello Sport ‘could sensationally return to Tottenham’.
Fernando Llorente left Tottenham as a free agent in the summer but could now be making a return.Credit: Getty Images – Getty
The 34-year-old joined Napoli from Tottenham just six month ago, but could make the reverse journey during the January transfer window.
He would return as cover for Harry Kane, who is out of action with a ruptured tendon on his left hamstring.
The England captain had surgery on Saturday to repair the injury which he picked up during the defeat by Southampton on New Year’s Day.
The club had expected Kane to return to training in April, but today Jose Mourinho suggested he might not be back so soon.
Mourinho has also admitted he may not be ready to play in Euro 2020 and may have to remain sidelined until next season.
It also greatly hinders Spurs as they look to secure a place in next season’s Champions League.
They are nine points off fourth-placed Chelsea, in eighth.
Mourinho will now be desperate to strengthen his squad and admitted on Monday that he is short on numbers.
Llorente has scored four times in 21 matches in all competitions for Napoli since joining them.
When he came in for Kane last season he helped Spurs reach the Champions League final.
Mourinho has transfer options up his sleeve, with a deal for Benfica midfielder Gedson Fernandes imminent.
Spurs beat West Ham to signing the Portuguese midfielder but there have been no hints given as to whether he will arrive ahead of the North London side’s FA Cup third round replay with Middlesbrough tomorrow.
Fernandes arrived at Spurs’ training ground on Monday ahead of completing the 18-month loan deal.
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Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
