On his way out? Chelsea’s Fernando Torres is being linked with moves to Liverpool and Arsenal (Picture: AP)

Chelsea striker Fernando Torres has been linked with a shock return to his former club Liverpool just two-and-a-half years after leaving Anfield, according to Portuguese media reports.

The Spaniard left the Reds for £50million in January 2011 and, despite winning the Champions League, FA Cup and Europa League with the Blues, has struggled to live up to expectations the British transfer record fee created when he arrived at Stamford Bridge.

New Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho appears not to be convinced by Torres’ ability if the first three Premier League matches are anything to go by – he was substituted against Hull, did not play against Aston Villa and was left on the bench for the clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.



And the Blues have today added Cameroon legend Samuel Eto’o to their attacking options.


Your call Jose: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho, right, will have to decide if he wants to keep Torres (Picture: REUTERS)

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Portuguese newspaper, A Bola, has reported Liverpool are preparing to swoop for the 29-year-old and that Arsenal are monitoring the situation closely as Monday’s transfer window deadline looms on the horizon.

Arsenal’s travails in this summer’s transfer window have been well documented – they have had two bids for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez rejected and been frustrated in attempts to sign Gonzalo Higuain and Luis Gustavo.

Quite how much Torres will cost is unclear but it appears certain Chelsea will have to take a substantial loss if they want to get him off their books.

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