Liverpool Reject Bid From Chelsea For Fernando Torres
Posted by admin on Friday 28 January 2011
Liverpool have revealed they have rejected a bid from Chelsea for star striker Fernando Torres.
Chelsea have long been admirers of the Spain international, and the bid was given the green light by club owner Roman Abramovich, who hoped to finally get his man in a shock January transfer window move.
The London club are believed to have made a bid in the region of £35 million, but Liverpool declared they have no intention of selling Torres.
“Chelsea have made a bid for Fernando which has been turned down,” a Liverpool spokesman said, according to The Times. “The player is not for sale.”
Torres had struggled earlier in the season under Roy Hodgson, but caught the eye when he scored a stunning goal against Carlo Ancelotti's side and has since enjoyed a resurgence in form under Kenny Dalglish.
The World Cup winner declared his commitment to the Merseyside club in the summer, but reportedly had a clause inserted in his contract that would allow him to leave should they receive an offer of £50m.
Torres' current deal expires in 2013, but Chelsea are understood to be hoping the striker could seek a move away from Anfield following what could be another unsuccessful season.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are locked in negotiations with Ajax over striker Luis Suarez, who looks less and less likely to join the club, making Torres' departure more unlikely still.
