Evidence growing for Torres Liverpool stay

With reports suggesting that 'cuddly' Roy Hodgson (we're all entitled to an opinion, now) is at this very moment taking planes, trains and automobiles to Anfield, there is, potentially at least, further good news for Liverpool fans.

Nothing concrete on this one, but having recently stepped into the barbers for a nice new World Cup haircut, Fernando Torres is looking more likely to remain at Anfield by the day.

Something for the weekend, sonny?

IBWM's reasoning for this, like most things on this site, is simple; the number of clubs likely to move for Torres is dwindling daily.  

Reports from Italy state that Diego Milito has signed a contract extension with Inter Milan, and there is a growing likelihood that Zlatan Ibrahimovic is in line for a return there, closing that door.

Of course Ibrahimovic would need to be replaced at Barcelona, another long term Torres suitor, but that situation has also developed, with Pep Guardiola on the verge of completing a £20m move (I'll not bother converting to Euros) for Juan Mata, having already secured the services of David Villa.  With the rest of Barca's cash targeted directly at Cesc Fabregas, that would leave only the richest of English clubs, Chelsea and Citeh, in the frame.

Money talks, as ever, and the loss of Champions League football will hit Liverpool hard, but Torres is clearly a very principled young lad.  He's already been on record denouncing all things Real Madrid, having grew up with Atletico, and doesn't seem the type to jump ship to another English club.  

Whether Liverpool's owners or bank managers see it that way is another matter.