And the Anfield giants now fear they face a battle to hang on to
their £70million-rated Spanish striker.
Torres, 26, refused to confirm he will stay, saying: "I have a
contract... it is the reality now."
He plans to meet Hodgson once Spain's World Cup campaign is
over.
Torres, who faces Germany in Wednesday's semi-final, has three
years left on his deal but is a target for Chelsea and
Barcelona.
Speaking for the first time since Hodgson's appointment, Torres
said: "I haven't had a chat with him yet but I will talk with him
soon and we will see his ideas about the future.
"My future is here in South Africa. The World Cup is too
important to think after that.
"I will talk with him soon. I have a very important week still
here and after that I will have time to talk with him about my
future."
Torres' Kop career has been in doubt ever since Liverpool missed
out on a Champions League place.
SunSport understands he is unhappy at the way the club is run
and puzzled it took until last Thursday to appoint Rafa Benitez's
successor.
The uncertainty surrounding the Kop's American owners and the
lack of cash to strengthen the squad this summer are the main
reasons for Torres thinking of quitting.
Manchester City are also keen to capture him but have little
chance after they, too, failed to qualify for the Champions
League.
Liverpool will compete in the Europa League next season, a
competition which saw Hodgson take Fulham to the final in May.
Torres insists the new boss can repeat his success on
Merseyside.
He said: "I was happy Roy Hodgson got the job. He did really
well at Fulham and I am sure he can do better for Liverpool.
"He is a very good manager. Hopefully, he will be the right man
to give Liverpool the opportunity to be strong again."