Barcelona are eyeing Liverpool ace Fernando Torres as a replacement for Samuel Eto'o. Sport says Torres is part of a three-man shortlist, which also includes Karim Benzema (Lyon) and David Villa (Valencia), drawn up by Barca as they prepare for the likelihood of losing Eto'o in the summer.

Torres is contracted to Liverpool until 2013 and insists he's happy at Anfield. But, with Rafa Benitez yet to sign his new deal, Barca chiefs are convinced there is an opening to bring Torres back to Spain in he summer.