Swansea striker Fernando Llorente breaks arm cycling on holiday

By Lyall Thomas

Image: Fernando Llorente scored 15 goals in 35 appearances for the Swans last term

Swansea striker Fernando Llorente is a doubt for Swansea's opening game of the season after breaking his arm on holiday.

The 32-year-old was involved in cycling accident while abroad with family and has fractured his lower arm, but it does not require surgery.

The Swans, who signed new goalkeeper Erwin Mulder on Thursday, confirmed they will have to alter his pre-season training plans but remain "optimistic" he will available for the clash with Southampton on August 12.

Image: Paul Clement has been forced to change Fernando Llorente's pre-season plans

Llorente scored 15 goals in 35 appearances for the Paul Clement's side last term and the club are determined to keep him this summer.

He was a target for Chelsea in the January window while reports on the continent have claimed Besiktas want to take him to Turkey.

Llorente signed for Swansea from Sevilla in a £5m deal in August last year.

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