Liverpool have assured Fernando Torres they will be buying big this summer.

The Mail on Sunday says Liverpool have given Torres assurances they will be active in the transfer market this summer to try to convince him his future lies at Anfield.

As Liverpool go to Manchester United on Sunday, both manager Rafa Benitez and managing director Christian Purslow have talked with their star striker.

A pre-contract agreement has already been reached with Serbian star Milan Jovanovic and Javier Mascherano is expected to sign a new £90,000-a-week deal.