Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has revealed the Manchester outfits wanted to sign Fernando Torres from Liverpool two years ago but his price prevented them from buying him.
“Two years ago we had a chance of signing Torres but after the price became too high we decided on other players,” he told reporters.
The 47-year-old Italian manager believes tough he is out-of-form but still very dangerous in attack.
“He’s a good player. Every striker can have a difficult moment but for me he is always dangerous,” he added.
Meanwhile, Torres, 28 who signed for the London side Chelsea FC since his move from Liverpool has failed to live up to expectations.
Torres scored 81 in 142 appearances at Anfield, but has only hit 19 in 87 games since making his big-money move to the Champions League winners.
Torres in currently under former manager at Liverpool Rafa Benitez and both City and Chelsea lock horns today at the Stamford Bridge.