Liverpool Transfer News: Rumours on Fernando Llorente, Alex Song, More

Rumours in Italy suggest Tottenham Hotspur are ready to move for Juventus forward Fernando Llorente, with Liverpool also reported to be interested in the Spain international.

Metro Sport shared the news via Twitter:

According to Gazzetta dello Sport (via Metro's Lewis Rudd), the Bianconeri value the striker at around £11 million and Spurs are already preparing an offer.

The 30-year-old moved to Turin on a free transfer and was a success during his first season in Serie A, but new manager Massimiliano Allegri brought with him a new system that doesn't seem to fit the tall forward. Instead, Carlos Tevez and Alvaro Morata are the regular starters up front.

Juventus also have an option to bring back Sassuolo's Simone Zaza and are in the running for Palermo's Paulo Dybala, and per Gianlucadimarzio.com's David Amoyal, it seems Llorente could be the odd man out:

The Spaniard stands well over 6' tall and has surprisingly quick feet for such a tall man, even if he'll never be mistaken for Usain Bolt. His scoring record has been very consistent in the past couple of years, barring the 2012-13 season when Athletic Bilbao benched him ahead of his move to Italy.

According to WhoScored.com, he's scored just five goals in 20 Serie A starts this season, a stark decline compared to his usual standards. But despite those statistics, he figures to be a popular man on the transfer market this summer:

Barcelona still have a transfer embargo in place, so Tottenham look like Liverpool's main rivals for his services. Llorente is a classic in-the-box striker, which seems like a poor fit for Brendan Rodgers' system, but for the right price, he could be worth a punt as a power option the club currently lacks.

Alex Song Wanted

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Alex Song's loan deal with West Ham United will come to an end this summer, and per the Liverpool Echo's Joe Rimmer, Liverpool look set to become one of the clubs vying for his services when he returns to Barcelona.

The Ivorian had a strong start to the season for the Hammers but has since regressed, and via MailOnline, his high wages complicate an extended stay in east London:

Liverpool have a need for another central midfielder with Steven Gerrard set to leave for MLS, but Song won't be targeted to be an impact starter. Should the former Arsenal man make the move to Liverpool, it would be as a physical bench option who could possibly battle his way into the starting XI.

Barcelona have no need for Song, so in all likelihood, his price tag won't be very steep this summer. According to Metro Sport, Chelsea are ready to rival the Reds for his services, however:

It's difficult to imagine a bidding war involving the 27-year-old, and his chances of earning the starting position would be far greater with Liverpool. If the Reds are indeed planning a move, it would have a good chance of coming to fruition.

Manchester United Lead Race for Rafa Silva

Portuguese youngster Rafa Silva has quickly established himself as one of the hottest names on the transfer market, and according to Metro's Will Giles, Manchester United are in pole position to bring the 21-year-old into the fold.

The Sporting Braga winger is frequently compared to Chelsea's Eden Hazard, and while his ceiling may not lie as high as the Belgian's, several clubs have expressed a keen interest. Per Portuguese football expert Jan Hagen, several top clubs have sent scouts to watch him in action:

Giles believes any deal will cost roughly £15 million, a reasonable fee for a talented and developing player. The Reds have invested heavily in forwards and wide players in the past year, however, and one has to assume that will feature in their willingness to spend on Silva.

The U21 international is talented but extremely raw, and an immediate move to a top club may not be in his best interests.

It's hard to imagine him making a big impression at Old Trafford or Anfield at this stage of his career, but he does have the potential to be a successful Premier League player at some point in the future.

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