Why buy Barry??? I don't understand Benitez's thinking, central midfield is the strongest part of the team Gerrard, Maschareno, Alonso (why sell him?), SissokoThey need quality wingers a partner for Torres and defeneders to replace the Rise and Hypia.

Paul , Chiang Mai , Thailand

I also say lets get David Villa at all cost - him and Torres are brilliant upfront - imagine combining Gerrard (awesome threesome)

Bradley, Cape Town, South Africa

Why would Torres swap Liverpool, a club with tradition and heritage, for a club that sold their sold to Abromovich . . . whilst also being a club that is universally hated! I don't support either by the way and have more reason to dislike Liverpool, but I have respect for them as club.

Jonathan Dolby, Lincoln, UK

Agree with Tony in London. Liverpool need quality full backs and wingers. That said looking at the quality on show at EURO 2008 there aren't many good ones around. Milner may be a bit better than Pennant but he's not going to have Utd and Chelsea running scared. I fear desperate times at Anfield.

Chris H, Woking, UK

Ha ha. That made me laugh Dan, I take it that Anelka has the ambition and mentality needed to join Chelsea....

It's good to see some loyalty from a player and Torres plays to full houses who make a noise week in week out. How many times to Chelsea sell out their away allocation?

Aidan, London, UK

As a Liverpool fan I don't understand this pursuit of Barry. We don't need him esp at £18m!

Get David Villa at all cost - him and Torres will be lethal and will allow Gerrard to stay centre-mid rather than the formation with him behind Torres which doesn't work against quality defences e.g. MUFC.

Marc, Liverpool, UK

£1bn? everyone has a price

Philip Barnes, preston, england

James in Kilkenny: CFC may be a bigger club financially (not many bigger), but in terms of success over the years what have they had, compared to the mighty LFC?! CFC are unlikely to ever have the respect (grudgingly given, or not) to the likes of LFC, Man U, Juve, AC, Real M etc. Dream on my son!!

Scottie, Leith,

What you have not experinced, you will never understand!
Perhaps never, for this whole century.

Jon, Singapore, Singapore

James from Kilkenny,

I'm curious as to how you arrive at your conclusion that Chelsea are "a bigger club" than Liverpool.

Do tell, I'm fascinated !

As regards Torres - he has categorically said he wants to stay at Liverpool.

Marc Melander, Liverpool, Merseyside

Torres hasn't actually said he doesn't want to join Chelsea. He said 'I'm not on the market' which is hardly an overwhelming commitment to Liverpool now is it? Who knows Torres's wishes? none of you do!

Liverpool fans still can't accept the FACT that CFC are now a bigger club than your's..

James , Kilkenny, Ireland

Why would Torres go to Chelsea? To play in front of a half empty stadium when they play at home in the Champions League, why that's far better than the glorious European nights at Anfield, NOT!

Gareth, Liverpool, UK

"Money can't by you Love" Chealski should listen to the Beatles, it seems that Torres loves Liverpool. Way to go Torres!

Colin Jackson, Halifax, Canada

torres "doesnt have the ambition"?

that's made my morning that. fact is torres wants to play for one of the biggest clubs on the planet and will have the chance of trophies while here. rather that than play for fulham's second club, eh?

Le Tundoir, Liverpool, England!

instead of being jealous that the best striker in the premier league doesnt want to join chelsea, blues fans should actually congratulate torres for coming out and stating he wants to stay at liverpool unlike lampard at chelski who hasnt committed to any straight answer about his future.

stuart, belfast, uk

Why on earth would he be 'tempted' to leave for a smaller club? The arrogance of Chelsea is unbelievable. What makes them think they are a bigger club then Liverpool?
Chelsea should stop playing championship manager and try to win the right way, that way they might gain more respect.

Martin, Plymouth, UK

Oh god, if that's the case then Barry will become the most over rated player ever. Anyway I would not swap Alonso for Barry... He's a far better player.
Benitez should buy full backs & a world class winger. Or even add a few millions more to buy David Villa instead of Barry.

Tony, London,

This is all mind games to upset Benitez. A better opportunity will arise, Chelsea should keep their powder dry.

Torres isn't right for Chelsea. If he isn't even tempted by the idea - then he doesn't really have the ambition and mentality needed. He may yet change his mind though.....

Dan, London, UK