Brendan Rodgers insists Luis Suarez understands why Liverpool are refusing to sell him to Arsenal

The Liverpool boss insists Suarez remains happy despite confusion over a contract clause that Arsenal believed they had activated

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Luis Suarez walks to the team bus to attend training at the Grand Hyatt

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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez

Brendan Rodgers in 'constant contact' with Luis Suarez and remains hopeful striker will remain at Liverpool

The Anfield boss understands the striker's desire to be playing Champions League football

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Liverpool striker Luis Suarez

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Luis Suarez

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Initial offer rejected out of hand by the hierarchy at Anfield

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Jamie Carragher with Luis Suarez at the end of last season

Luis Suarez might stay at Liverpool yet, says club legend Jamie Carragher

'You want to be keeping your best players, which is what he is'

Luis Suarez

Transfer speculation: Liverpool will demand Luis Suarez makes official transfer request

Reports suggest the striker will be forced to make his desire to leave official

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The Ajax defender has been linked with a few clubs

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Fulham complete four-year deal for Roma goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg

The Netherlands international joins up with Martin Jol once again

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The quicker he develops players, the sooner they are moved up a level

Kolo Toure looks set to join Liverpool on a free transfer after his contract expires with Manchester City

Liverpool want Manchester City's Kolo Toure to fill void left by Jamie Carragher's retirement

Brendan Rodger's moves quickly to replace retired centre-back with signing of Ivorian International Toure

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