Source: PA
Torres wants new regime at Anfield
Fernando Torres insists it is imperative Liverpool find new owners quickly if they are to avoid falling further behind the likes of Manchester United and Chelsea.
Spain striker Torres, who last month pledged his future to the Reds amid feverish speculation linking him with a move away, also confirmed more than one team had a bid turned down for him this summer.
Reiterating his commitment to "the biggest club in England", where he is contracted until 2013, the 26-year-old said he is desperate to help bring the glory days back to Anfield.
For that to happen, Torres believes current owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks must complete their proposed sale of the club as soon as possible.
"It's fundamental new owners arrive who can make us a competitive side," he told Spanish radio station Cadena Cope. "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."
He added: "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."
