Hodgson: huge Torres offer would be irresistible

LIVERPOOL manager Roy Hodgson is pleased Fernando Torres has pledged his future to the club after admitting the club would not be able to turn down a massive bid for the Spain striker.

Both Chelsea and Manchester City were rumoured to be considering a British transfer record bid for Torres, but he returned to pre-season training this week and insisted his commitment had not wavered.

Liverpool clearly did not want to sell the 26-year-old but it was felt had they received a bid in excess of £50 million (€60.3m) they would have had to seriously consider it.