Torres 'open' to Blues move
Sky Sports understands that Fernando Torres has asked Liverpool to consider selling him to Chelsea after a bid was rejected in the early hours of Friday morning.
The Blues have been admirers of the Spain striker for some time and it has now emerged that they made an audacious attempt to sign him.
The offer, believed to be around £35million, was immediately turned down by the Reds, who insisted Torres 'is not for sale'.
Reports have claimed that Chelsea will return with an improved offer before Monday's deadline to further test Liverpool's resolve.
And Sky Sports' Spanish expert Guillem Balague understands Torres has asked Liverpool to listen to Chelsea's bid.
It is thought that Torres would like the opportunity to embark on a new challenge with the reigning Premier League champions after three-and-a-half years at Anfield.
No release clause
Liverpool have endured a disappointing past couple of seasons and Torres is keen to play for a club that is challenging for major honours.
The final decision will rest with the Reds though, with Balague insisting there is no release clause in Torres' contract following suggestions that an offer of £50million would trigger a transfer.
Liverpool have made their position clear and it remains to be seen whether Torres' apparent wishes will be taken into consideration.
The 26-year-old has cut a forlorn figure at times this season but appears revitalised under new manager Kenny Dalglish and is returning to something approaching his best form.
Chelsea are keen to partner him with Didier Drogba in what be a formidable strikeforce and Torres reportedly hopes the two clubs will start to negotiate.
www.skysports.comAncelotti quiet on Torres bid
Carlo Ancelotti has attempted to steer around Chelsea's failed bid to land Liverpool's Fernando Torres.
The Blues saw a sizeable offer, believed to be in the region of £35million, knocked back by their Premier League rivals on Friday.
Torres may yet be lured away from Anfield, though, with reports suggesting he has urged Liverpool to consider Chelsea's approach.
That could lead to an improved offer being made, but for now Ancleotti is keen to avoid discussing the issue.
He said: "I don't want to speak about this, you will have to ask the club. He is not my player and I have to have respect for Liverpool. I don't like to speak about this."
While reluctant to divulge details regarding his chase for Torres, Ancelotti admits he is happy to see the club's board backing him in the transfer market.
Improving
He added: "I'm not surprised, because I know very well what the club is doing now.
"I am happy because the club is doing a fantastic job in this transfer market. The club is trying to do everything to improve the squad."
Ancelotti has also played down any suggestion that a move for Torres has been influenced by Didier Drogba's recent dip in form.
The Italian insists Drogba remains a key part of his plans and will not be replaced any time soon.
He said: "Drogba doesn't have a problem. He can play with anybody.
"For tomorrow I don't need more strikers. Maybe in the future, I don't know."
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