One hand, after a bid from Arsenal, interest from Real Madrid and a certain willingness to part with the team, Liverpool were able to persuade Suarez into staying, knowing that if they had ambitions of progressing under Brendan Rodgers and his target of once again being a force in both England and in Europe, they had to
keep hold of their star man.
The Hammers are determined to keep
hold of their star man but are making plans in case Payet leaves.
The Guinean has been the subject of a number of failed bids from the Anfield outfit with the Bundesliga runners - up and Champions League débutantes holding firm on their desire to keep
hold of their star man.
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