I think one reason why clubs sell a player who has put in a transfer request is because by doing so, they've shown they can't be committed to the club. However, some players such as Mascherano in his last season with us, maybe Xabi Alonso and like Luka Modric, they can't be committed but it doesn't mean they won't be as long as they are here.
In contrast to Torres, before he put in his transfer request, his attitude on the pitch was painful to watch. He didn't look like he wanted to play for Liverpool anymore so selling him was a good move.
On Suarez, I doubt he will be the same. I think even if he wants to leave, he will still put in 110% effort, just like Mascherano did as long as he's representing the club.
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