Liverpool have turned down a transfer request from star striker Fernando Torres at the end of a dramatic day at Anfield.
Friday began with the news that the Reds had rejected a £35m offer for the 26-year-old from Premier League champions Chelsea.
Rumours then began to circulate that Torres was “open” to making a move to Stamford Bridge before the transfer deadline, but that was suddenly overshadowed by the news that Liverpool had a agreed a £22.8m fee with Ajax for hitman Luis Suarez.
However, there would be one further twist in the day and that came when the Merseyside outfit confirmed they had rejected a transfer request from Spanish World Cup winner Torres.
A 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.”