Liverpool striker Fernando Torres has rebuffed reports he will leave the Anfield club at the end of their dismal campaign.
The news will come as a relief to the Anfield faithful, who have seen Torres net 18 goals in just 24 starts this term - a shining light on an otherwise wretched season for the Reds.
Rafa Benitez's men face an uphill struggle if they are to qualify for next season's Champions League and at present look short of mounting a Premier League charge next term.
Torres admits Liverpool must bring in "quality players" in the summer but insists failure to qualify for Europe's premier club competition will not force him to consider a move.
"My place is here at Liverpool, and in England," the 26-year-old told his personal website.
"We need some new signings," he admitted, while adding his ambitions for next season include "challenging for the Premier League title, and the Champions League or Europa League."
The former Atletico Madrid forward has three years remaining on his current Anfield contract.
