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Torres rumours rubbished

05 Oct 2006 - 11:36:51

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Atletico Madrid have moved to quell renewed speculation linking Fernando Torres with a move to Manchester United.

Reports in several English newspapers claimed United are close to agreeing a deal to sign the Spain striker next summer, with one story even suggesting they are prepared to pay a £5million deposit to ensure Atletico cannot back out of the transfer.

However, the Spanish club's sporting director, Jesus Garcia Pitarch, told skysports.com: "Atletico is a club that doesn't speak about rumours, but I insist that we have not received any proposition from United or any other club in recent times for Torres.

"For us this subject is closed. 'El Nino' is our player and has just signed a contract with Atletico for a long time and it is our intention not to sell him."