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On Monday evening, English clubs will no longer be able to register new football players until the end of the season. However, there is still time for deals, with all eyes on "Liverpool" star Fernando Torres, who is sought after by London's "Chelsea".
Although the Liverpool team rejected a 45 million euro offer, the player himself requested to be sold. "Liverpool" did not agree to include him in the list of players for sale, but will have to fight to keep the Spaniard from leaving.
Here are some English press reports about Torres' future:
Sunday:
Rumors are spreading that Torres handed in a transfer request even before Liverpool acquired Luis Suarez, but his agent only delivered it after this news was announced. The Spaniard was allegedly disappointed that the team was not being strengthened, but changed his mind upon learning about Suarez.
"Liverpool" will only sell Fernando Torres if "Chelsea" offers a record-breaking 58 million euros to the UK. ("The National")
However, Liverpool may be tempted by a lower sum of money, if the London team agrees to include Nicolas Anelka, valued at 11 million euros. ("Mail on Sunday", "Goal.com")
Torres would become Chelsea's first purchase out of the 116 million euros allocated for new players by owner Roman Abramovich. ("Sunday Mirror")
Saturday:
Fernando Torres wants to leave, but Liverpool bought Luis Suarez not to replace the Spaniard, but to form a very powerful attacking duo with him. ("Daily Telegraph")
Chelsea plans to increase the offer from 41 to 47 million euros and include forward Daniel Sturridge in the deal. ("The Guardian")
Alternatively, Chelsea may offer a record-breaking 70 million euros to the UK. ("Daily Mirror")
"Times" football section editor Tony Evans claims it is certain that Torres will soon be wearing a Chelsea shirt.
Chelsea offers to make Torres the most expensive player in the club. ("The Sun")
