[Football] Winter Transfers 2011

[Kostaz]

Read somewhere about Cash+ Sturridge for Torres. Knowing Ancelotti's feelings towards Sturridge this bid became quite believable out of a sudden. I'd be gutted if the deal actually goes through though.

[Dark_ph0enix]

Fernando Torres hands in transfer request.

Liverpool have rejected a written transfer request from Spain international striker Fernando Torres.

The Anfield club have already turned down a bid from Chelsea - thought to be about £35m-40m - for the 26-year-old.

"He's under a long-term contract. We expect him to honour the commitment he made to Liverpool and its fans when he signed the agreement," said the Reds.

Earlier, Liverpool announced they had agreed a deal to sign Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez from Ajax for £23m.

But Suarez's transfer did not stop Torres from asking to leave Liverpool just hours after the Ajax and the Reds confirmed a deal had been agreed for the Uruguayan.

"Fernando Torres has submitted a written transfer request, which has been rejected by Liverpool," added the Reds statement.

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[Kostaz]

Shrek-like U-turn to follow ? :whistle:

[Rappy Veteran]

Fernando Torres hands in transfer request.

Liverpool have rejected a written transfer request from Spain international striker Fernando Torres.

The Anfield club have already turned down a bid from Chelsea - thought to be about ?35m-40m - for the 26-year-old.

"He's under a long-term contract. We expect him to honour the commitment he made to Liverpool and its fans when he signed the agreement," said the Reds.

Earlier, Liverpool announced they had agreed a deal to sign Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez from Ajax for ?23m.

But Suarez's transfer did not stop Torres from asking to leave Liverpool just hours after the Ajax and the Reds confirmed a deal had been agreed for the Uruguayan.

"Fernando Torres has submitted a written transfer request, which has been rejected by Liverpool," added the Reds statement.

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oh my somethings going down!

[Kralik]

oh my somethings going down!

Request is rejected..

David Luiz talks have broken down and over.. (Chelsea)

Ajax agree ?23M for Suarez.. (Liverpool)

Vela is with West Brom on loan now.. (Arsenal)

Stekelenburg most likely to replace van der Saar.. (Man U)

[Martyn]

It just goes to show that all footballers are the same. No loyalty at all.

I feel bad for the kids who idolise Torres, who have all been sucked in by his 'love for the club'.

But at the end of the day you love the club, not the players. Players come and go, and I hope we get a pretty damn good fee for Torres now.

[Rappy Veteran]

Liverpool are bracing themselves for a renewed bid from Chelsea for Fernando Torres after turning down a transfer request from the striker.

The Anfield club rejected Torres' request and then told the Spain forward they expect him to honour his contract.

Speculation had been rife about the 26-year-old's future after the club turned down a ?35million bid from Chelsea.

Just hours after the Reds concluded a deal with Ajax for their Uruguay forward Luiz Suarez, Torres handed in his request.

It was rejected and the player was reminded of his previous pledge to the club.

"Fernando Torres tonight submitted a written transfer request, which has been rejected by Liverpool," said a club statement.

"Fernando is under long-term contract and the club expect him to honour the commitment he made to Liverpool FC and its supporters when he signed the agreement."

Barely had news of the Suarez deal, worth up to ?22.8million for the Dutch club, filtered out then speculation began to increase about Torres.

It had been hoped the capture of the Uruguayan would provide the necessary evidence that owners Fenway Sports Group were serious about investing in the squad and convince star names they could have a successful future at Anfield.

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Newcastle have rejected a new ?23million bid from Tottenham for striker Andy Carroll, Sky Sports News understands.

The England international has enjoyed an impressive debut season in the Premier League, bagging 11 Premier League goals before being sidelined by a thigh injury.

Carroll's displays in leading the line for the Magpies has attracted interest from a number of rival top-flight teams, with Harry Redknapp keen to bring the powerful forward to White Hart Lane.

The North East club are determined to retain the services of their star man and have rebuffed all offers for his services, with Spurs' latest offer drawing a terse response.

[Rappy Veteran]

Liverpool have asked for Nicolas Anelka to be included in Chelsea's ?50 million bid for Fernando Torres as a stunning deal before the transfer window closes grows more likely, Goal.com UK can reveal.

Contrary to Liverpool's public stance that Torres is not for sale, the club is willing to negotiate with the Londoners as they fear the negative consequences of keeping a player who has publicly revealed his desire to move on.

Torres submitted a written transfer request on Friday night which was rejected by Liverpool, but that has not deterred Chelsea from making a second offer for the Spaniard of ?40m in cash plus Daniel Sturridge, the England Under-21 striker.

With Torres, 26, pushing both clubs to negotiate over a move before the transfer window closes at 11pm on Monday, Liverpool have asked for Frenchman Anelka, not Sturridge, to be included in the deal to meet their ?50m valuation.

Anelka is considered a proven goalscorer who can slot into the Liverpool side immediately and a more suitable partner for Luis Suarez, who is on Merseyside to complete a ?22.8m switch from Ajax.

Anelka spent a loan spell at Anfield in the 2001-02 season and could be open to a return as Torres' arrival would cast doubt over the 31-year-old's future at Stamford Bridge. He played the full 90 minutes for the Londoners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Everton in the FA Cup fourth round but has played for eight different clubs in his career, including Liverpool on loan in 2002.

Chelsea would still prefer to offload Sturridge, who has failed to spark since joining from Manchester City in 2009 and attracted interest from Liverpool last month but is considered as a prospect for the future rather than someone who is ready to deliver now.

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[Kostaz]

£50m + Nic?

Thank god it's goal.com..

[deuz]

Stekelenburg most likely to replace van der Saar.. (Man U)

they should go for neuer.

[Valerus]

Okay, this Torres deal feels like it's straight out of Football Manager.

[Dark_ph0enix]

Okay, this Torres deal feels like it's straight out of Football Manager.

Torres was the first player I bought in Football Manager 2010, after winning the league with Villa. He's got about 18 months left on his contract :)

[Rappy Veteran]

Okay, this Torres deal feels like it's straight out of Football Manager.

Liverpool never sold me Torres for no less then ?50 :p

[Rappy Veteran]

Liverpool will sell striker Fernando Torres before the end of January - but only if Chelsea agree a ?50m package, BBC Sport understands.

The Reds have already rejected a ?35m bid from Chelsea for the 26-year-old Spaniard, who arrived at Anfield from Atletico Madrid in 2007 in a ?20m deal.

Liverpool also turned down a transfer request from Torres on Friday.

Another option could be a ?40m deal, with a world-class replacement - namely Nicolas Anelka - returning to Anfield.

Despite reports, Liverpool are not interested in bringing Chelsea's young back-up striker Daniel Sturridge to Anfield.

The Reds are angered by the timing of Torres' request, and believe Chelsea have 'tapped up' the player by encouraging him to express a desire to leave.

Torres has a ?50m release clause in his contract, but this only entitles him to leave if Liverpool fail to qualify for the Champions League this season, so even if Chelsea offer a package of that amount, Liverpool believe they could still force him to stay.

Manager Kenny Dalglish and the club's owners see little point in forcing him to remain at Anfield against his will, but are determined to hold out for what they see as a more realistic bid - and what would be a British record transfer fee.

Arsenal, Manchester United and Manchester City have all faced battles to keep hold of Cesc Fabregas, Wayne Rooney and Carlos Tevez respectively in recent months.

On each occasion the player has been forced or persuaded to stay, but Liverpool look set to allow Torres to leave.

By submitting his transfer request at the very end of the window, Torres has made it very difficult for his club to find a replacement.

Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is expected to submit an improved offer on Monday.

Torres, who signed a six-year contract in 2007, has been linked with Chelsea before.

[Kostaz]

So it all comes down to a Torres deal which I never fancied in the first place. Yet another disappointing transfer window..

[Rappy Veteran]

West Ham just signed Robbie Keane for ?70k a week :rofl: till end of season

[vanx]

?50m for Torres is a realistic bid for someone who has scored only 9 goals so far this season? For a talismanic striker whose only international goal last year was in a pre-World Cup friendly against Poland? For a player whose Fantasy League score is 2/3 of that of Berbatov? Somebody needs a reality check.

[Rappy Veteran]

Skysports.com understands Nicolas Anelka is not keen on a move to Liverpool as part of any deal for Fernando Torres.

Anelka has been mentioned as a possible makeweight in the deal to take Torres from Liverpool to Chelsea.

Liverpool rejected a bid for Torres from Chelsea last week and the player has subsequently handed in a transfer request as he looks to leave Anfield before the close of the transfer window.

Chelsea are believed to be ready to come back with another bid for Torres and could offer a player in part-exchange.

Reports have suggested Liverpool have asked for Anelka, who enjoyed a successful loan spell at Anfield in 2002, as part of any deal for Torres.

The Reds are reluctant to lose Torres and want a ready-made replacement for the Spaniard if they decide to let him leave before the transfer window slams shut.

Anelka, who is Chelsea's top scorer this season, is not believed to be keen on making a return to Liverpool.

The Frenchman is understood to be happy and settled at Stamford Bridge and is prepared to fight for his place in Carlo Ancelotti's plans.

The news could force Chelsea to make a straight cash offer for Torres with reports suggested Liverpool want ?50million for the former Atletico Madrid man.

[Subject Delta]

Goodbye Fernando. Hope you enjoy your new club's plastic flags and manufactured atmosphere :)

[Martyn]

Goodbye Fernando. Hope you enjoy your new club's plastic flags and manufactured atmosphere :)

Is right.

?50 million for an injury prone sulk who doesn't want to play for us sounds like fantastic business to me :)

[Kostaz]

Liverpool have made a ?30m bid for Andy Carroll :blink: :laugh:

[vanx]

Liverpool have made a £30m bid for Andy Carroll :blink: :laugh:

Yep, from BBC Five Live's Ian Dennis: http://twitter.com/Iandennisbbc

And, according to Press Association, Newcastle rejected it.

[Rappy Veteran]

Liverpool have made a ?30m bid for Andy Carroll :blink: :laugh:

yeah a bit crazy that bid! he's not worth ?30m

[Rappy Veteran]

Spanish journalist Guillem Balague on Twitter: "Torres is not flying to London. Still in Liverpool. Still negotiating... no deal yet."

[Rappy Veteran]

"Scenario unfolding is once Torres signs for Chelsea, Liverpool will close in on Carroll asking price. ?35m will be gamble by Liverpool owners."