Hodgson will convince Torres to stay – Dalglish

(GSM) – Liverpool chief Kenny Dalglish is confident the club can keep star striker Fernando Torres at Anfield.

Dalglish believes the signing of Joe Cole and retention of captain Steven Gerrard will show Torres that Roy Hodgson holds high ambitions for the Reds.

“When Torres sees that (Cole signing) and talks with Roy I am sure he will give us good news,” Dalglish told BBC Radio Five Live’s Sportsweek programme.

“I hope Torres stays. Only Fernando knows what is going to do.

“Unfortunately for him he is injured, but he is a fantastic player and is very happy around the club and the city.

“The fact that Stevie is staying will be a great help and players like Joe Cole, Milan Jovanovic, Jonjo Shelvey and Danny Wilson means there is buying for the present and the future.”