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Local Time: 8/9/2010 3:39:25 AM GMT Time: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 01:39:25

Manchester City play down talk of Fernando Torres bid (26/7/2010)

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is not actively pursuing Liverpool striker Fernando Torres, BBC Sport understands.

New Liverpool boss Roy Hodgson has admitted Torres is unhappy with the club, but that any approach depends on the Spanish star wanting to move.

Liverpool have placed a reported Ł70m valuation on the 26-year-old, who has also been linked with Chelsea.

And though Mancini has spoken of his admiration for Torres, City have not yet registered an interest in him.

However, City have stepped up their interest in Wolfsburg's Edin Dzeko, while

Mario Balotelli of Inter Milan remains on their wanted list as they look to bolster their forward options ahead of the new season.

The club are open to offers for Brazilian star Robinho, who went on loan to Santos last season, and could also be willing to loan out Craig Bellamy.

But BBC Sport understands that reports that English trio Wayne Bridge, Micah Richards and Shaun Wright-Phillips will be sold are wide of the mark.

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