Former Liverpool star Stan Collymore says Chelsea will be making a big mistake spending £50 million-plus on Fernando Torres.
Torres is expected to make the sensational move before the deadline falls tonight.
Collymore told talkSPORT: "A £50m outlay plus £20m in wages for [Roman Abramovich] who has been reluctant to spend money in comparison to when he first came in represents a massive gamble on Chelsea's part.
"Because Fernando Torres's injury record isn't particularly great that £50m or £60m could be used to strengthen in other areas.
"It's much like the Darren Bent scenario with Aston Villa. Yes, spend £18m for a goalscorer but only if you continue to add in the other areas."
Collymore also insisted disenchanted Reds fans need to trust in Kenny Dalglish and the board to do what is right for the club, adding: "The biggest thing for Liverpool fans is to trust Kenny Dalglish and the board because they aren't going to let Fernando Torres go without getting top dollar and having two or three other players in mind.
"And if they don't come right now, don't worry about it because I'm pretty sure they'll come at the end of the season and continue what is very much a rebuilding process at Liverpool.