Spanish reports claim that Liverpool have rejected
a huge bid from Chelsea for Fernando Torres.
Radio Marca report that Roman Abramovich lodged a
cheeky 50million euros (£40million) offer for Torres - who has
shone in his debut season in England.
Liverpool are believed to have rejected the offer out of hand
and did not discuss any possible deal as they have no intention
whatsoever of selling the Spanish striker.
It is also claimed that Avram Grant tried to use his friendship
with Liverpool's Yossi Benayoun to make Chelsea's admiration known
to Torres.
However, Torres - who is readying himself to play a pivotal role
for Spain at Euro 2008 - is more than happy with life at Anfield
and has no intentions of quitting less than 12 months into his
Liverpool career.
