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Rafa snubs Torres approach

12 Jul 2009 - 10:39:27

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Rafael Benitez has revealed that Liverpool have turned down a 'big offer' for star striker Fernando Torres this summer.

The Spain striker has signed a new long-term contract with the Reds since the last campaign ended, but that has not stopped him being linked with moves to the likes of Chelsea, Manchester City, Manchester United and Real Madrid.

However, Benitez has no intention of weakening a squad which came close to winning the Premier League last season by selling a player who has scored 50 goals during two seasons at Anfield.

"We have had some very big offers for some of our key players this summer - and that includes Fernando Torres," revealed the Spaniard.

"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."