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8am Transfer Talk Update: Luis Suarez, Cesc Fabregas, Roberto Soldado

8am Transfer Talk Update: Suarez, Fabregas, Soldado
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Sports Mole brings you all the latest transfer news and gossip making this morning's headlines.

With plenty of transfer gossip doing the rounds, Sports Mole takes a look through the stories emerging from the rumourmill this morning.

This morning's headlines:

Rodgers: 'Suarez is integral part of squad'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists that Luis Suarez is still an integral member of his squad and that the striker is in "great spirits".

Pique: 'Fabregas is staying, Man United wasting their time'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique claims that Manchester United are wasting their time trying to sign Cesc Fabregas this summer.

Report: Tottenham Hotspur to lodge £18m Soldado bid
Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy is preparing a club record-breaking £18m offer for Valencia striker Roberto Soldado, according to a report.

Lukaku: 'I would welcome Rooney to Chelsea'
Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku declares that he would welcome Wayne Rooney to Stamford Bridge "with open arms" and would relish the chance to play alongside the England forward this season.

Borini agent denies Lazio interest
The agent of Liverpool forward Fabio Borini insists that his client is happy at Anfield and that reported admirers Lazio have not been in contact regarding a potential transfer.

Report: Damiao on verge of Zenit St Petersburg move
Zenit St Petersburg reportedly join the race for Leandro Damiao and will register a £21.5m bid for the Internacional forward this week.

Atletico Madrid: 'Cazorla offer is possible'
Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone refuses to rule out a move for Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla.

Report: West Brom hope to recruit Jones
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke is targeting Stoke City striker Kenwyne Jones to help new signing Nicolas Anelka fill the goalscoring void left by Romelu Lukaku.

Dyer begins Swansea contract talks
Nathan Dyer reveals that talks are at a positive stage with Swansea City officials over a new contract.

Bent: 'I'll leave Aston Villa very soon'
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent confirms that he expects to leave the club "very soon", with Fulham and Newcastle United both waiting in the wings.

Mourinho plans Chalobah, McEachran loans
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho confirms that he plans to send Nathaniel Chalobah back out on loan this summer, with Josh McEachran and Lucas Piazon also available on long-term loans.

Lennon chasing new "number one striker"
Celtic boss Neil Lennon hopes to sign a new first-choice striker this week, regardless of whether Gary Hooper stays in Glasgow.

Bosingwa enters Trabzonspor talks
Jose Bosingwa moves closer to the Queens Park Rangers exit door after beginning talks with Trabzonspor over a move to Turkey.

Tottenham consider Lisandro Lopez swoop
Tottenham Hotspur have rekindled their interest in Lyon striker Lisandro Lopez and are hopeful of concluding a cut-price deal this summer, according to reports.

Ibrahim released by Manchester City?
Manchester City release Norwegian midfielder Abdisalam Ibrahim, according to a report.

Sheffield United loan Coady from Liverpool
Sheffield United complete the six-month loan signing of Liverpool Under-21 captain Conor Coady.

Leicester seal Bakayogo deal
Leicester City complete the signing of former Tranmere Rovers full-back Zoumana Bakayogo on a two-year deal.

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