Torres key to Liverpool's success

If there's one player Liverpool need to hold on to, it's Fernando Torres. Reports are once again linking him with a move back to Spain but staying at Anfield seems to be a top priority for the ace striker. Let's hope it remains that way. If Liverpool want to challenge Manchester United for the Premiership and gain further European success, Torres is key to their ambitions.

Torres was one of the first players to be offered a new contract to stay at Liverpool.
Although the Spain striker still had four years remaining on his original six-year contract, Liverpool presented him with improved terms and added an option to take the deal through to 2014.

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has described Torres as one of the best strikers in the game today and he is convinced he can only get better. "Every major side would want him in their team, but he has shown how much he wants to achieve success at Liverpool by committing his future to the club," Benitez said recently.

"He's a special talent but still has the hunger to improve his game."His faith in Torres seems to be reciprocated.Torres says a lot of other players committed themselves to Liverpool this summer and he was no exception.He believes their ambitions, and his, can be met by the Reds next season and is convinced he will win both the League and the European Cup with Liverpool.

"The winning tradition is very clear at Liverpool. I want to be involved in a little piece of their history. As long as Liverpool want me, I will stay," he has told the national press. "I am happy with my contract and would not leave just to earn a little more somewhere else. To want any more would be greedy and that is not me."Liverpool pushed Manchester United all the way in the title race last season before having to settle for second place.Dirk Kuyt, Daniel Agger, Steven Gerrard and Benitez himself have already signed new contracts in the last two months.

"We've made huge progress this season and now we need to take the next step," Benitez added on the club's website."We are building something special here and securing such important players on long-term deals means we can move forward with confidence. This sends out a very positive message to everyone connected with the club."