With uncertainty surrounding the future of Torres, Hodgson appears to have already lined up Ruiz as his replacement after the Costa Rican fired 24 goals last season to help the Dutch club to their first Eredivisie title under the guidance of former England manager Steve McClaren.
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Legendary former Belgian goalkeeper Michel Preud'homme, who took over from McClaren in the close season, has admitted he would entertain offers of around £11-million for the 24-year-old Liverpool target.
"The uncertainty for Twente is annoying, but we have to wait to see what happens," Preud'homme told the Dutch press. "If he (Ruiz) gets an interesting offer from Spain or England, he will have to think about it."
Newspaper reports emerging today suggest Stamford Bridge boss Carlo Ancelotti is going to test Liverpool's resolve with a £30-million bid for Torres over the coming days which, if Liverpool accept, will open the door on Ruiz’s switch to Anfield.
