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Swansea transfer news: Swans launch £12million bid for Norwich striker Nelson Oliveira to replace Tottenham-bound Fernando Llorente

The 26-year-old Portuguese international is poised to return to the Liberty Stadium after his failed loan spell in the 2014/15 season

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SWANSEA have tabled an offer of £12million for Norwich City striker Nelson Oliveira to replace Fernando Llorente.

The Spanish international is poised to join Tottenham for £15m, while Chelsea are vying to bring the ex-Juventus star to Stamford Bridge.

 Norwich City striker Nelson Oliveira could be on his way back to join Swansea City
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Norwich City striker Nelson Oliveira could be on his way back to join Swansea CityCredit: PA:Empics Sport
 Fernando Llorente looks to be on the move with Tottenham and Chelsea keen on signing him
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Fernando Llorente looks to be on the move with Tottenham and Chelsea keen on signing himCredit: PA:Empics Sport

Oliveira, 26, is no stranger to Swans fans having spent the back end of the 2014/15 season on loan at the Liberty Stadium.

However he failed to achieve cult status during his short stay in Wales - scoring just once in 11 games in all competitions.

But the Portuguese international has somewhat reinvented himself in the Championship with Nottingham Forest and the Canaries.

Nine goals in 28 matches earned himself a permanent switch to Carrow Road, where he netted 15 times in 31 outings in the 2016/17 campaign, and his impressive form has carried on this season.

Three goals in four games has brought himself to the attention of his former employers, where he is set for another crack in the Premier League.

Paul Clement is on the hunt for new forwards before the end of the transfer window to challenge Tammy Abraham up front in the starting XI.

 The 26-year-old has been in impressive form this season - netting three times in four games
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The 26-year-old has been in impressive form this season - netting three times in four gamesCredit: Rex Features
 The Portuguese international failed to impress in his loan spell at the Liberty Stadium in the 2014/15 season
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 The Portuguese international failed to impress in his loan spell at the Liberty Stadium in the 2014/15 seasonCredit: Reuters

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Swansea are desperate to bolster their attack as they are set to lose Llorente to either Spurs or the Blues.

He was influential in the side avoiding relegation last season, as he found the back of the net 15 times as he scooped their top goalscorer award.

The 2013 League Cup winners are still looking at bringing former fan favourite Wilfried Bony back to Wales from Manchester City.

Norwich meanwhile could also lose Cameron Jerome, as he is being chased by fellow Championship rivals Derby County.


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