Fernando Torres On His Way to Chelsea in a £70m Deal?

Rumours are rife this morning with the newsthat Chelsea are looking to catch the money men at Manchester City cold to beat them to the signing of Fernando Torres.


It's no secret that Torres is disappointed, like all Liverpool players and fans, with their form in the Premier League this season. With Champions League football a distant memory next season, with the future of Rafa Benitez up in the air and also the future of Liverpool in doubt in the hands of their American owners, it could be the time for Torres to move on as he looks for honors.

Ok, Manchester City have the money but are still not yet a title-winning side. As it stands today they sit fourth behind Spurs with their game taking place tonight which will have a big influence on the fourth place finish on Sunday. So it's being reported that Torres will look to move to a side fighting for the title and Champions League.

Rumors are rumors, we all know that, but it's believed that preliminary discussions have taken place and Roman Abramovich has been encouraged enough by the outcome of those discussions that he has given Carlo Ancelotti the green light to splash the cash.

I am sure like all Liverpool fans believe that if Liverpool were in the top four and had built upon their second place finish last season, then him moving would never be an option. However, their poorest season in the Premier League has put the club in a dangerous position. If Torres goes, will it spark an exodus from Liverpool?

One thing is for sure—in a Liverpool shirt Torres is a pain the arse and we all know the Torres song. Put him in a Chelsea shirt and if he comes we know he can score goals and I'm sure we'll love him too!

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