Torres: The club had offers for me

Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has revealed that offers for him from other clubs were rejected by the Reds. He also stated that he believes the ownership situation needs to be sorted as quickly as possible. Talking to Spanish radio station Cadena Cope, he said:

“It’s fundamental new owners arrive who can make us a competitive side. We’re not that far behind. We had an appalling season last time around, but the year before, we were just four points from Manchester United. Hopefully, we can find a consortium that buys the club and can make Liverpool able to fight financially with Chelsea and United. Then let’s see what we’re capable of doing this season. Liverpool kept Steven Gerrard, which was fundamental. It’s still a great team. It’s a delicate situation because we’re not in the Champions League but it’s still the biggest club in England and to play at Anfield every week is a privilege. That’s how I see it. I like to have targets and to be able to help bring Liverpool back where they deserve to be is a beautiful target. It’s always complicated when you start with a new manager and new players, but we’ll see what we’re capable of.”

Torres also talked about his own personal circumstances this summer:

“The club received offers and decided to reject them. That’s where it ends. Everyone thought I was leaving for Spain during the World Cup when there was nothing in it. I said the day I returned to train that my future was at Liverpool. I have a contract until 2013. This year, our target has to be the top four. Like every team-mate, we all want to improve and win titles and, for that, it’s fundamental we get new owners.”