Reds Linked With Multi-Million Move
Thu 21 Jun, 11:10 AM
Rafa Benitez is reportedly planning a £45m raid on Spain for Fernando Torres and Diego Forlan.
Liverpool fans will soon know how serious new owners George Gillett and Tom Hicks are about bringing success to Anfield as Benitez challenges them to spend big on strikers.
Torres could cost anywhere between £24m and £27m according to various newspaper reports, but it does seem that Atletico Madrid are finally ready to sell the Spaniard.
According to The Sun, Benitez is convinced that Torres wants to join Liverpool and will snub offers from Italy as well as Manchester United and Chelsea.
Benitez is also reported to be interesting in luring former United striker Forlan back to England.
The Villarreal striker would cost around £15million but Benitez faces competition from Aston Villa, Newcastle and Sunderland, while reports from Spain suggest Valencia and Atletico are also keen on his signature.
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