Torres tells Liverpool to sign Valencia star

Benitez has had a loan move for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones turned down, but is still looking for a new striker.

“If I could, I would take David Villa or David Silva to Liverpool as a partner in attack,” Torres said. “I wish they could come. It would be a great asset for our team.

“We need match-winners like Rooney or Tévez. We need footballers who break the deadlock in matches. Liverpool is losing the Premier League in home games against average teams.”