Luis Suarez wants to leave Liverpool. This is a fact. We are to believe that the 26-year-old wants to depart Anfield and leave England all together because of the criticism he has been receiving from the national press since signing for the Merseyside club from Ajax two years ago. But it seems this does not seem to be the case at all.
His agent Pere Guardiola newly admitted that the main reason for the Uruguayan wanting to quit Liverpool was to pursue Champions League football.
The Gunners reportedly tabled a £30 million offer for Suarez’s services earlier in the week, which was turned down by the Kop outfit, despite the player being flattered by Arsenal’s interest:
‘Is good to know that I am still valued by teams like Arsenal. Friends call me up to ask if I am moving to Chelsea, to which I laugh.
‘There have been no offers yet, but Liverpool know exactly what is going on and what I want.
‘My agent is in charge, he knows what I want. I am resting and relaxed. I am due back in about ten days, on the 21st of July (for the friendly with Melbourne Victory)… a phone call could change everything.’
It is thought Arsenal’s offer was rejected as it fell short of Liverpool’s £40 million valuation for Suarez.
So I ask – should Arsene Wenger and co. table £40 million for the Uruguay international?
To be honest, as much as I think Suarez is a quality player and would suit our football philosophy and style brilliantly, I really don’t think he is worth as much as he is valued at.
£40 million is a huge sum of cash to part with, especially for one player, one that brings controversy as well. To be honest I was surprised when I read we offered £30 million for Suarez – it just doesn’t seem like something our club would do, despite our secure finances and profits.
Liverpool obviously want to keep him and have placed such a huge asking price to scare interested clubs off.
And, as a result, I really don’t think we will see the frugal Wenger offer £40 million for the man who netted 23 goals in 33 Premier League appearances last season. And rightly so in my opinion as he is being well overpriced.
£40 million for Suarez?
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Good player.would love to see him in an arsenal shirt.
Welcome Suarez. We nid u very much. We hav a lot of loose bal on th box tht nid sm1 of ur quality to put in. About offpitch shows thts nt AFCs problm its ur personal prob.