Liverpool have rejected a transfer request submitted by Fernando Torres after the club declined a bid from Chelsea for the striker.Chelsea had a £35 million offer turned down for the Spanish international on Thursday, after which, Liverpool reiterated they have no intention of selling the forward.
But Goal.com UK exclusively revealed Torres would welcome a move to London after becoming disillusioned with Liverpool's lack of ambition and on the back of having a transfer request publicly turned down, it appears the striker is keen to push for a switch before the January transfer window closes on Monday.
A statement on Liverpool's official website said: "Fernando Torres tonight submitted a written transfer request, which has been rejected by Liverpool.
"Fernando is under long-term contract and the Club expect him to honour the commitment he made to Liverpool FC and its supporters when he signed the agreement."
Reports have suggested Chelsea are willing to increase their offer but Liverpool will be wanting a substantial profit from the 26-year-old, who was purchased for £20 million in 2007 from Atletico Madrid.
Torres's record at Liverpool has been strong - 65 goals in 102 Premier League games but season's have been blighted by injuries and recently, a dip in form which has led to subsequent questions regarding his attitude.
But the arrival of Kenny Dalglish appeared to reignite Torres, but the Liverpool manager now has the role of persuading Torres to stay at Anfield.
