Suarez confirms he is staying at Liverpool

The Uruguay international striker was the subject of two rejected bids from Arsenal ahead of the new season - the latter of which totalled £40 million and a pound - which the London club believed would trigger a release clause.

However, Liverpool stood firm and reported interest from Real Madrid failed to materialise as the Spanish side pursued Tottenham's Gareth Bale, with a reportedly world-record deal being sealed on Sunday.

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