Fernando Torres

[jmarlow 458]

If Torres plays well in the Confederations Cup then i can see Barca really wanting to sign him,

[mybodyisready 155]

torrid to barca and mikel to turkey oh happy days

[Mr_President 404]

Why on earth would they pay 20m for him, they could probably bid 10m and we'd accept just to get him off the wage bill - this story sounds way too good to be true.

[Styles 9,790]

Why on earth would they pay 20m for him, they could probably bid 10m and we'd accept just to get him off the wage bill - this story sounds way too good to be true.

There's been a misunderstanding. We're looking to pay them 20m to take him off our hands.

[ja1 1,166]

Villa is going isn't he? Torres as a replacement does make some sense. Maybe just clutching at straws with this one though.. Just as likely it is nonsense haha.

[Blue_Legendary 1]

Torres leaving Chelsea would benefit both parties. However leaving to Barca is something else. Torres won't be playing regularly at Barcelona especially if Villa, Pedro and Alexis stay. Plus Fabregas can play as striker(false9). Oh and Neymar. Torres wouldn't get much playtime in World Cup year. If Torres stays he won't start most games. His wages are way too high for warming the bench. Its a tricky situation. He doesn't want to leave, the only bright side is that torres showed some great form towards the end of the season HOWEVER he also showed that the previous season..So I won't fall for that again and I REALLY REALLY hope Chelsea have learned their lesson.

[tmessy 139]

Torres will not return to Spain unless its with Athletico.

He isn't a problem player like Suarez where the board will want him to leave.

Chelsea is getting so much cash to have his name on the back of their shirts...

Won't happen this first year under Mou. sorry.

[Jase 43,479]

Villa is going isn't he? Torres as a replacement does make some sense. Maybe just clutching at straws with this one though.. Just as likely it is nonsense haha.

Wouldn't mind us swapping Torres for Villa...

[Las7 951]

Torres will not return to Spain unless its with Athletico.

He isn't a problem player like Suarez where the board will want him to leave.

Chelsea is getting so much cash to have his name on the back of their shirts...

Won't happen this first year under Mou. sorry.

We can't even cover his monthly wage with what we make from his shirt sales over the course of a season, that myth was debunked long ago.

[Tomo 21,733]

I think what a class forward would win us in terms of trophies over-rides anything Torres would get us in terms of shirt sales.

Maybe that is just me tho.

[Kinol 337]

I read some comments on a Barca forum about this and they werent that happy about the rumors Heres and example:

If we spend 20 million on Torres it will be a far greater crime than anything Messi has done.

[Jase 43,479]

I think what a class forward would win us in terms of trophies over-rides anything Torres would get us in terms of shirt sales.

Maybe that is just me tho.

Think that is an understatement.

Too much $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ thought in keeping him right now.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2340580/Barcelona-want-Chelseas-Ruben-Loftus-Cheek-Fernando-Torres.html

Barcelona have also held initial talks over a £20million move for Fernando Torres.

Coach Tito Vilanova has earmarked the Spain international as a striker who could fit into their budget as they prepare to overhaul their squad.

Barcelona are willing to listen to offers for 11 of their squad including Tottenham target David Villa and Thiago Alcantara who is wanted by Manchester City and United.

They want to re-establish themselves as Europe's top side while also offsetting the £52million outlay on Brazil international Neymar.

Torres is surplus to requirements at Chelsea and has an outstanding record against Barcelona throughout his career. He is a favourite of president Sandro Rossell and is one of four names being considered.

[Tomo 21,733]

If Barca do this, i might have to re-evaluate my current low opinion of them.

Although if they poach RLC that will nosedive even further, even if they spend £40m on Torres.

[November33rd 84]

Torres leaving Chelsea would benefit both parties. However leaving to Barca is something else. Torres won't be playing regularly at Barcelona especially if Villa, Pedro and Alexis stay. Plus Fabregas can play as striker(false9). Oh and Neymar. Torres wouldn't get much playtime in World Cup year. If Torres stays he won't start most games.

If Torres stays here he won't be playing AT ALL so he would most definitely get more playing time at Barca. He won't have to compete with Ba, lukaku, and Cavani at Barca.

[Kinol 337]

If Torres stays here he won't be playing AT ALL so he would most definitely get more playing time at Barca. He won't have to compete with Ba, lukaku, and Cavani at Barca.

No. but he will have to compete with Messi on the central strike role, which i think he prefers.

[Jase 43,479]

If Torres stays here he won't be playing AT ALL so he would most definitely get more playing time at Barca. He won't have to compete with Ba, lukaku, and Cavani at Barca.

Won't have to compete at Barca? Erm, Messi? He ain't going to play out wide but Barca already have Villa (at the moment), Pedro, Sanchez, Tello, Neymar in those position. Will probably rot on the bench there even more than here.

[Toli 977]

barca dont have that much money. they need new defenders. they already have bought neymar for attacking-force...do people really believe in this bs? futhermore they are playing with a "false 9" and not a real striker. so no need for torres. this rumour is really weird...maybe the journo wanted to prank some people or something.