Monday, 25th August, 2014



AC Milan are closing on the signing of out-of-favour striker Fernando Torres from Chelsea.

Torres has slipped down the pecking order at Stamford Bridge following the arrivals of Didier Drogba and Diego Costa this summer and was not even included in the Blues' matchday squad for the weekend clash against Leicester City.



Jose Mourinho has insisted he wants to keep the Spaniard, but according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, Torres is on his way to AC Milan.

The Spaniard is set to arrive at the San Siro on a season-long loan deal.

 


AC Milan will also hold an option to make Torres' move permanent should he impress in Italy.

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Torres joined Chelsea from Liverpool for a British record transfer fee of £50m in January 2011, but has struggled to reproduce his Anfield form at Stamford Bridge.

AC Milan are keen on the Spaniard to replace Mario Balotelli, who has been sold to Liverpool for £16m.

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