Atletico Madrid hero Salva Ballesta hopes they'll deal in Fernando Torres.

The experienced striker comes off contract next month.

And Salva says: "I love (Kevin) Gameiro and Torres. I hope there will be the renewal of Fernando Torres for Atletico. This team, with Torres, can still give many joys.

"He has grown a lot since he started, he has played for top teams throughout his career and he is the flagship of Atlético."

On the return of Diego Costa from Chelsea, he added: "He is a great player, but it will have to be decided by the people of Atletico."