Amid rumors that Fernando Torres is interested in joining Chelsea comes word that Liverpool has, in fact, added a star rather than lost one.
Liverpool has completed the acquisition of Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez from Ajax for a reported €26.5 million euros. After a lengthy and public negotiations, Liverpool finally offered a total that Ajax deemed reasonable for one of the stars (and villains) of the 2010 World Cup.
Here are some other stories to keep your Friday going:
Chelsea's Luiz bid fails
Chelsea's quest to land highly-rated Brazilian centerback David Luiz has fallen short.
Benfica alerted stockholders on Friday that talks with Chelsea about a Luiz transfer had been ended, leaving the Blues to look elsewhere for defensive reinforcements as they look to catch Manchester United, and stay in the top four in the Premier League.
Inter buys Pazzini
Inter Milan received a boost to its chase for retain the Scudetto with the acquisition of Sampdoria striker Giampaolo Pazzini for a fee of 13 million euros.
Park retires from South Korea
Manchester United midfielder Park Ji-Sung has been a hero for the South Korean national team for the better part of a decade, but he has played his final game for South Korea after announcing his international retirement.
Park emerged at the 2002 as a standout, with his goal against Portugal helping the United States advance to the second round of the tournament. Most recently, Park helped South Korea reach the Asian Cup semifinal before losing in penalties to Japan.
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What do you think of these stories? Think Liverpool can crack the Top Four now? Believe Chelsea can challenge for the EPL title without Luiz? Surprised Inter was able to pry away Pazzini from Sampdoria? Shed a tear for Park Ji-Sung's international retirement?
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