Real Madrid ahead of Barcelona for Bilbao striker Llorente

Real Madrid are moving for Athletic Bilbao striker Fernando Llorente.

The young Spain international is inside the final two years of his current Bilbao deal and currently discussing a new agreement.

Barcelona have been linked with Llorente, however, Sport says Real Madrid have made a serious approach for the forward, who only this week criticised Spain teammate Iker Casillas for getting Fran Yeste sent-off last weekend.