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Tue 07 Jul 2006United target Torres to stay in MadridManchester United's reported interest in Spanish international Fernando Torres appears to have been rebuffed after the striker ruled out a move away from Atletico Madrid. The 22-year-old international, Atletico's top scorer in each of the last four seasons, had remained quiet over his future since returning from the World Cup finals but has now spoken of his desire to stay in the Spanish capital.