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Chelsea FC transfer news: Fernando Llorente reveals Swansea ‘would not let me leave’ in January amid Blues interest

Swansea hitman Fernando Llorente has opened up on Chelsea's attempt to land him in January.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte was heavily linked with a move for the Spaniard during the transfer window as he looked to reinforce his forward line in time for the run in.

Llorente had worked under Conte at Juventus and it looked like a Stamford Bridge reunion was on the cards.

But, with Swansea fighting for their lives to avoid relegation, they stood firm and held onto the striker, who helped them beat the drop.

When asked on Radio Marca about the situation, Llorente said: "At that time we were in a delicate situation.