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title: "West Ham Boosted In Llorente Chase"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2015/07/14/real-madrid-and-west-ham-boosted-in-striker-chase/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Matt Lynch"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2015-07-14T21:45:06Z"
modified: "2015-07-14T22:08:53Z"
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# West Ham Boosted In Llorente Chase

West Ham have been handed a huge boost in their search for a new striker with Monaco set to pull out of the race to sign Juventus striker Fernando Llorente, reports [TMW](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/esclusiva-tmw-juve-llorente-chiede-troppo-e-il-monaco-si-tira-indietro-703688).

Llorente, 30, [has been linked with the Hammers and Spurs](https://readwestham.com/2015/07/11/west-ham-plot-another-raid-on-juventus-following-ogbonna-signing/) heavily this summer along with Real Madrid and the Ligue 1 outfit AS Monaco but Les Rouges et Blancs have been put off due to the Spanish international’s wage demands meaning it looks to be a three horse race for the 6ft 4 striker.

The Spaniard has been a prominent figure for Juventus since joining on a free transfer in 2013 from  Athletic Bilbao, but could see his first-team chances limited next season with Juve already adding Mario Mandzukic, Paulo Dybala and Simone Zaza to their side.

He is seen as a good complement to Diafra Sakho upfront.

**Andy Carroll But Spanish?**

The 30-year old has very similar qualities to Andy Carroll and a similar presence in the penalty area, but with West Ham chasing big name players ahead of an assault on Europe this season it makes Llorente a prime target for Slaven Bilic.

Carroll netted a goal every 0.42 games he played in the Premier League last season compared to Llorente who scored a goal every 0.23 games. It has to be remembered Carroll only managed 12 league games last season compared to Llorente’s 31.