THEY form one of the most lethal partnerships in international football, scoring a combined 53 goals for Spain.

Imagine Fernando Torres and David Villa attacking in tandem for Liverpool.

But that is unlikely to happen since Villa is deemed too expensive for Liverpool and he has openly said that he wants to stay at Valencia.

Not that it matters.

While Torres thinks highly of his compatriot, the 25-year-old does not think that the Reds need the services of the prolific hitman.

'David Villa is an outstanding player, but he has not spoken to me about joining Liverpool,' Torres told The New Paper at a Carlsberg event at Harry's Bar at Velocity@Novena yesterday.

'Anyway, I don't think we need to sign him or any other players. We have already bought good players such as Glen Johnson whom I believe is a good signing for Liverpool.

'We don't need to buy new players to prove that we are capable of winning.'

Opinion may be divided on whether Torres operates best as a lone striker or with a strike partner beside him, but the man himself knows best.

'Playing upfront alone has its own set of challenges, but I'm used to it since my days at Atletico Madrid.

'I don't mind playing alone or with another striker. I don't really think about it. As a striker, you are playing for the team and what is more important is that you score goals and help your team win the game in the end.'

That probably explains why Rafa Benitez has not brought in a top-level striker in the close season to boost his team's firepower.

Former Reds striker Peter Crouch has been linked with a move back to Merseyside, but Torres feels that the team can score lots of goals with Steven Gerrard playing in a free role behind him.

Understanding

The dynamic duo have struck a telepathic understanding on the field, just like a pair of Siamese twins who can read each other's minds.

'Gerrard is the best player in the world and is a special friend to me,' said Torres, who is confident the Reds' skipper will get over his court case.

'We have this special understanding between us on the field. He can read my mind and I can read his.

'He is always looking out for me on the field. Once I make a move, he will try and pass the ball to me. So far, our partnership has worked very well.'

Torres recently signed an extension to his six-year contract that will keep him at Anfield until 2013, with an option for a further year's extension.

Even if the No. 9 decides to leave Liverpool and return to Spain one day, he will never become one of the Galacticos at Real Madrid.

The Spanish giants have smashed the world record in transfer fees for Cristiano Ronaldo and Kaka and have also brought in striker Karim Benzema and defender Raul Albiol.

But if Real president Florentino Perez is thinking of taking Torres to the Bernabeu one day, he can kiss his hopes goodbye.

Torres said: 'Real Madrid are obviously a big team with a lot of good players.

'I can see why many players want to be part of the Galacticos. But I will always be an Atletico Madrid boy. Given the rivalry between the two clubs, I will never join Real.'

If Liverpool do not win the league title in the next two years, will he consider seeking greener pastures?

'I don't think there's a possibility that Liverpool will not win anything. I strongly believe we will win at least the league title within the next two years,' said Torres matter-of-factly.

'Based on the quality of this squad, we can go very far and win many trophies. This is the reason why I joined the club in the first place.

'Liverpool are my boyhood club and I have never thought about leaving the club. All I want is to score more goals to help the team win more titles and trophies.

'I believe that will happen in the next two years.'