Transfer Rumour Gossip: Chelsea Close In On Midfield General, Arsenal Agree Personal Terms With Luis Suarez, Hammers Close In On French Forward, Fabregas Considering Old Trafford Switch

Here is a round-up of Wednesday’s transfer news.

Liverpool have rejected Arsenal’s £40 million plus £1 bid for Luis Suarez. The unusual bid was intended to activate the strikers release clause but the Reds have still been able to reject it.

Full Story: BBC Sport

Arsenal have however agreed personal terms with Suarez on a £150k a week five year deal.

Full story: Daily Mail

Cesc Fabregas is considering his future at Barcelona following Manchester United’s second bid for the midfielder.

Full Story: Sky Sports

Chelsea close in on deal to sign Roma midfielder Daniele De Rossi as Serie A side prepare to cash-in on World Cup winner.

Full story: Daily Star

Real Madrid president Florentino Perez has said that Cristano Ronaldo will sign a new contract that will keep the player at the club for the rest of his career.

Full Story: The Sun

Valencia have said that Tottenham target Roberto Soldado could leave the club if his £26 million buy-out clause is met.

Full Story: Daily Express

Porto striker Jackson Martinez has ruled out a move away from the club, disappointing Tottenham and Liverpool.

Full Story: Daily Express

Liverpool could make a £10 million bid for Palermo midfielder Josip IIicic.

Full Story: Daily Express

West Brom are considering making a £2 million bid for Sunderland midfielder Craig Gardner.

Full Story: Daily Mirror

West Ham could be about to make a move for QPR striker Loic Remy.

Full Story: Daily Star

Benfica are demanding £34 million for winger Eduardo Salvio as they attempt to ward off interest from Arsenal, Manchester City and Tottenham.

Full Story: Daily Express

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho claims that he will help England qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Full Story: The Sun

Mourinho has also said that Manchester City will be under greater pressure to win the Premier League title than his Chelsea side.

Full Story: Guardian

Chelsea will end speculation about Juan Mata’s future at the club by offering the Spaniard a lucrative new contract.

Full Story: Metro

Falcao has denied reports from Columbia that he is two years older than he claims to be.

Full Story: Sky Sports

Manchester City will demand £6 million for full back Aleksandar Kolarov, with Galatasaray and Juventus interested in the player.

Full Story: Goal.com

Keisuke Honda is set to move to AC Milan this summer according to the players agent.

Full Story: Goal.com