Liverpool winning the race for €30m-rated defender

Liverpool are winning the race to sign Real Sociedad defender Diego Llorente, according to Mundo Deportivo. The 25-year-old former Real Madrid man has made five apperances for the Basque club this season and is comfortable in either a centre-back or defensive midfield role. Twice capped by Spain, the defender has attracted interest from a wide range of clubs, other interested parties include Tottenham Hotspur, Fulham and West Ham. Llorente could set Liverpool back €30m as they look to further bolster their defence.

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