These stories continue to rumble on.......
Lots more stories on the futures of Cesc Fabregas, Gareth Bale and Luis Suarez in Thursday's national newspapers.
Manchester United are prepared to offer up to £40m for Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, 26, as manager David Moyes refuses to concede defeat in his efforts to sign the Spain international. (Daily Telegraph)
Real Madrid are confident they will land Gareth Bale, 24, for a world-record £81m. But the Spanish giants believe Tottenham will make them wait till just before the transfer window shuts on 2 September. (Sun)
Arsenal have not given up hope of signing Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, and are considering a final bid of £49m. (Daily Telegraph)
On other news:
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers is one of nine top-flight managers holding a news conference on Thursday and we will bring you all the latest on what he says about the future of Liverpool striker Luis Suarez.
Looks like we might get a clearer picture on Suarez come today.