The former Liverpool striker linked up with Filippo Inzaghi's side during the summer on a two-year-deal, effectively ending his career at Stamford Bridge.

Jose Mourinho moved to sign Diego Costa, Loic Remy and Didier Drogba during the same transfer window, but could find Torres back at Cobham in January as reports claim that the Spaniard is set to leave Italy.

Milan have grown frustrated with Torres' inconsistent performances, and Inzaghi is already looking for a replacement following just one goal in ten Serie A appearances from the ex-Atletico man.

If the forward does return to west London, he is more than likely to find himself shipped out on another temporary deal abroad.