Source: Team_Talk
Torres demands new Anfield owners
iverpool striker Fernando Torres is desperate for the club to find new owners in order to bring the glory days back to Anfield.[LNB] Reds co-owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks put the club up for sale in April and Barclays Capital was appointed to oversee the process.[LNB]But a buyer has yet to be found, with Hong Kong businessman Kenny Huang abandoning his interest and uncertainty surrounding a consortium fronted by Yahya Kirdi.[LNB]Star striker Torres, who ignored interest from Chelsea and Manchester City in the summer to voice his commitment to Roy Hodgson's new-look Liverpool, hopes a solution can be found quickly. [LNB]"It is fundamental new owners arrive that can make us a competitive side," he told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. [LNB]"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.[LNB]"Hopefully we can find a consortium that buys the club and can make Liverpool able to fight financially with Chelsea and United.[LNB]"Then let's see what we're capable of doing this season. Liverpool kept Steven Gerrard which is fundamental. It's still a great team.[LNB]"It's a delicate situation because we are not in the Champions League, but it is still the biggest club in England and to play at Anfield every week is a privilege.[LNB]"That's how I see it. I like to have targets, and to be able to help bring Liverpool back where they deserve is a beautiful target.[LNB]"It is always complicated when you start with a new manager and new players, but we'll see what we are capable of."[LNB]Torres has also revealed that Liverpool rejected bids for his services in the summer transfer market.[LNB]"The club received offers and decided to reject them," he said. "That's where it ends. Everyone thought I was leaving for Spain during the World Cup when there was nothing in it.[LNB]"I said the day I returned to train that my future was at Liverpool. I have a contract until 2013.[LNB]"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 is fundamental we get new owners."
