Rafa Benitez has revealed Liverpool have
rejected a number of offers for Reds ace Fernando
Torres.
The likes of Chelsea, Manchester City,
Manchester United and Real Madrid have all been
linked with a big-money move for Torres, while team-mates Xabi
Alonso and Javier Mascherano have also been in demand this summer.
Benitez is not surprised his players are in demand, but he
always knew Torres was happy to stay at Anfield.
"We have had some very big offers for some of our key players
this summer - and that includes Fernando Torres," said Benitez.
"Clubs wanted Fernando and we were contacted by agents working
for those clubs
"But we always knew that when a bid came in we would say
'no'.
"The main thing was that Torres wanted to stay here. People knew
the player wanted to stay, but it did not stop clubs trying.
"We wanted to send out a message that Liverpool are a strong
team and that we want to improve. You don't improve by selling your
best players."
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