Chairman Martin Broughton had hoped to finalise a deal to end George Gillett and Tom Hicks' ill-fated tenure before the transfer window shut yesterday, but no investors have been forthcoming with a serious bid for the debt-ridden Reds.
Liverpool slumped to a seventh-place finish in the Premier League last season despite being pipped to the title by Manchester United 12 months previous and Torres, 26, believes that only the Americans' departure can resurrect the club's bid for domestic and continental supermacy.
"It is fundamental new owners arrive that can make us a competitive side," he said.
"We’re not that far behind. We had an appalling season last time around, but the year before we were just four points from Manchester United.
"Hopefully we can find a consortium that buys the club and can make Liverpool able to fight financially with Chelsea and United. Then let’s see what we’re capable of doing this season. Liverpool kept Steven Gerrard which is fundamental. It’s still a great team."
Earlier this summer Roy Hodgson convinced the Spain international to remain at Anfield and Torres is attempting to repay Liverpool's continuing faith in him, regardless of ownership, by targeting a Champions League qualification place.
He added: "It’s a delicate situation because we are not in the Champions League, but it is still the biggest club in England and to play at Anfield every week is a privilege. That’s how I see it.
"I like to have targets, and to be able to help bring Liverpool back where they deserve is a beautiful target.
"It is always complicated when you start with a new manager and new players, but we’ll see what we are capable of.
"This year our target has to be the top four. Like every team-mate, we all want to improve and win titles and for that it is fundamental we get new owners."
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