Newcastle news: Ex-Liverpool striker Fernando Torres wants to be reunited with Benitez

It is suggested that Newcastle United and Southampton are keen on bringing the ex-Liverpool forward back to England.

Torres is currently having a hard time at Atletico Madrid and has been limited to only two starts so far this season.

Antoine Greizmann and Angel Correa are currently keeping the World Cup winner out of the squad.

And with former Chelsea striker Diego Costa eligible to play in the new year, Torres’ time in the Spanish capital could be coming to an end.

The Mirror are reporting that Torres’ representatives have let the Atletico hierarchy know of his desire to leave, potentially on loan, in the January window.

And his camp have also touched base with ex-boss Benitez and Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino.

Torres has 18 months left on his contract and plans to retire when it expires in 2019.

Benitez paid £26.5million to take him to Anfield in 2007.

And he also knows Pellegrino well, as the Argentine was on the coaching staff at Liverpool.

Torres scored 65 goals in 113 appearances for the Reds.

And he won the Champions League, Europa League and FA Cup after making a £50million move to Chelsea.