David Villa has admitted his surprise that Fernando Torres has not joined Chelsea and believes this season is Liverpool's 'last chance' to keep the striker.
Liverpool finished seventh in the Premier League last term and failed to qualify for the UEFA Champions League, leading many to suggest that Torres could soon be on his way out of the club.
Villa concedes that, having spoken to Torres at the World Cup, he expected his Spanish compatriot to link up with Chelsea.
Manchester City have also been linked with a move for Torres but nothing has yet materialized and it looks increasingly likely that he will stay at Anfield.
Villa now feels that Torres may leave next summer unless the Reds can turn their fortunes around over the coming campaign.
"I am actually a little surprised. It looks like Nando is staying," Villa, who joined Barcelona from Valencia before the World Cup, is quoted as saying by the Daily Star Sunday.
"After I spoke with him at the World Cup I thought he would sign for Chelsea.
"I think it must only be that Chelsea did not meet Liverpool's valuation. Because, if they had, I am sure he would have made the move."
He added: "This is Liverpool's last chance to keep him. They have to prove they are capable of challenging on all fronts this season, otherwise he will be gone.
"If Liverpool fail to win anything I am sure he will be at Chelsea next summer."
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