Reds turn down Torres transfer request

Liverpool have rejected a transfer request from Fernando Torres.

The Anfield club have told the Spain striker they expect him to honour his long-term contract.
Speculation had been rife about the 26-year-old's future after the club turned down a £35m bid from Chelsea on Thursday.
Torres handed in his request just hours after the Reds agreed a deal with Ajax for their Uruguay forward Luis Suarez.
It was rejected and the player was reminded of his previous pledge to the club.
"Fernando Torres tonight submitted a written transfer request, which has been rejected by Liverpool," said a club statement on Friday evening.
"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."

No Desire

Barely had news of the Suarez deal, worth up to £22.8m for the Dutch club, filtered out then speculation began to increase about Torres.
It had been hoped the capture of the Uruguayan would provide the necessary evidence that owners Fenway Sports Group were serious about investing in the squad and convince star names like Torres and goalkeeper Jose Reina that they could have a successful future at Anfield.
However, it appears the 26-year-old's mind had already been made up to ask to leave in the wake of Chelsea's bid even though he has a contract until the end of 2013.
The Stamford Bridge side have tried to sign Torres before and last summer it seemed they were preparing to make another offer when the player returned from South Africa as a World Cup winner.
Torres put an end to the speculation when he spoke publicly of his feelings for the club on 3rd August, saying: "My commitment and loyalty to the club and to the fans is the same as it was on my first day when I signed.
"I am looking forward to the challenge ahead."
It is those comments which the club have now turned back on the player, insisting they have no desire to allow him to leave.