Rafa Gets his Torres.

So it has come to pass, Torres has signed for Liverpool in a 20 million pound deal from Atletico Madrid, and Benitez has got his big signing. It's been coming for a while and I've already commented on Torres, but what does this mean for Liverpool?

Well, it is a signal of intent from the new owners. They're showing that they are willing to spend big to back Rafa so that Liverpool can become more of a force in the Premiership. For Rafa, it is a deal that gives him a leading man to spearhead his Premiership challenge, but it is also a big risk. He can no onger whine about his lack of funds as this is a huge amount of cash, and if Torres and Liverpool don't have a good challenge for the title, then he might be on his way out of the club. Still, Torres will be a good signing and Liverpool have the squad to challenge for the title so I expect them to be up there at the end of the coming season, and woe betide Rafa if Liverpool are as inconsistent as last season.

Elsewhere Sheffield United are taking their case to the High Court in an appeal. I realy have sympathy for their situation but they cannot win this case, and it would be best for their future in they just dropped the case and concentrated on the coming season.

Speaking of the Blades, they have sold Phil Jagielka to Everton for 4 million pounds. He's a good young midfielder and had a good season for the Blades last year. Not sure if he's a four million pound player as he's solid rather then spectacular, but he has a while to learn, and he should benefit from playing with Cahill and Arteta.

Not much else going on, Reo-Coker will probably be heading to Villa soon, and SHeringham has signed for Colchester, which is a great deal, but mostly pretty quiet.

I will give a Copa America update tomorrow, sorry for lack of coverage in that area but shall make up for it soon, I promise!

Alright, must be off...no rest for the wicked.