Torres transfer request turned down

The Spaniard has had his head turned by Chelsea, who made a £35 million approach for the player which was turned down.

But Liverpool insist that they expect the forward to honour the terms of the contract he signed with the club.

A club statement read: “Fernando Torres tonight submitted a written transfer request which was rejected by Liverpool.

“Fernando is under long-term contract and the club expect him to honour the commitment he made to Liverpool and its supporters when he signed the agreement.”