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Liverpool's star striker Fernando Torres produced one of the biggest shocks of the season after he handed in a written transfer request last night.
Just hours after the Merseyside outfit announced they had reached an agreement with Ajax for Uruguayan starlet Luis Suarez, the Spaniard signalled his intentions to leave Anfield.
An offer believed to be in the region of £35-40 million was rejected on Friday afternoon from rivals Chelsea and following his transfer request a statement from the club's website said: ''Fernando Torres 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'
Torres, who has endured a troublesome season, looked to be returning to form and fitness under new manager Kenny Daglish but appears to have set his mind on move away from Anfield.
Reds boss Daglish will face a tough test persuading the Spanish International to stay but will hope to hold out, at least until the summer.
However, the imminent arrival of Suarez will be a massive coup for his side as they look to get their season back on track.
You can see Liverpool's potential new signing on Wednesday as they face Stoke at Anfield but the real question is will he be partnered by Torres?
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