Suarez pledges his future to Liverpool

Striker Suarez had been linked with a move to Juventus, with the Italian giants reportedly planning a double swoop on the Barclays Premier League by also poaching Arsenal’s Robin van Persie.

But despite occasionally troubled times on Merseyside, the Uruguay international has given new Reds manager Brendan Rodgers a boost ahead of the new season by committing himself to the Reds cause.

Suarez, back in training at Melwood yesterday following his recent involvement in Uruguay’s failed bid for Olympic gold, has confirmed he could not be more content with life on Merseyside.

“To sign a new contract with Liverpool is unbelievable for me because I am so happy here at both the club and also in the city,” Suarez said.

“That is important for me and I am very happy with my new contract.

“When you are a kid, everybody wants to play for Liverpool. I am here now and it is a dream for me, and now I am a Liverpool fan.

“Five or six years ago I watched on TV the stadium and the club, and now I play here and the supporters have helped me. That’s very important for me.”

Arsenal have announced the signing of attacking midfielder Santi Cazorla from Malaga for a reported £16.5m fee on a long-term deal.

The 27-year-old has amassed 45 caps for Spain and was a member of the squads that won the European Championships in 2008 and this year. “Santi Cazorla is a great signing for us. He’s a player who will add significant quality to our squad,” said Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Crawley have appointed Richie Barker as their new manager after the 37-year-old left his role at Bury.

The Red Devils turned to Barker to replace Sean O’Driscoll, who left the club last month to return to Nottingham Forest without taking charge of a single game.

West Brom have signed Swedish striker Markus Rosenberg on a three-year contract.