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?
Let us know what you think below
Suarez is a good striker, arsenal should even offer more than that because right now arsenal need some one who can deliver from the pitch so that they can contest for title
Why can’t Arsene Wenger add 5M to that 40M and buy Gonzalo and Benteke then sell off poduski and allow Olivier Giroud
Well said mate.
I find it amusing real wants extra 2 ml.higuain but cannot agree but wenger bid 30 ml.for sures 5 thats 5ml.extra.while higuan is scandal free.we have to go for cannibal?
I think if Arsenal is really serious about competing with the title contenders then they should spend like the title contenders…. Suarez is worth 40mill is the cash is available….
no way is he worth 40 mill… there is better options out there for less. cavanni is 40 mill. lewandowski is availablle for 30 mill maybe. higuain is 25 mill …..
and suarez is suspended for the first six games of the season meaning the first month and a half of the epl we would be playing giroud up front and he could do great and then ya cant drop him or he does shit and we lose points in the title race and never catch up.
Suarez is a great player but 40 mill for a player who could just decide a year later he wants to leave england cause he continues to act crazy and we all hate him….
then wat do we do.
Arsenal are playing mind games with there own fans.
Does it make sense that we can not offer 25mil for higuain yet we make a 30mil bullsh#t offer for suarez?
The intention and ambition from arsenal is fake.
My guess is after the suarez rumour dies down
Arsenal will bid 60mil for messi knowing it will not be accepted…
So dont expect any big signings from the blaggers.
Makes sense to me. Each player has a different valuation, if Higuain is worth £23m why should we pay £25m does not make sense. Suarez is probably worth around £40m, why bid £40m haven’t you heard of negotiating?
…I don’t agree with Arsene Wenger for such huge amount to be spend on Luis Suarez. ….I prefer Higuain …then Luis Suarez….
Suarez is worth 40m, he has scoring abilities, we need him so that he can straighten our attacking positions.
yes, arsenal need striker, it should be the best nd not a vampire dat wil disappoint us nd collect red card when he is suppose to score goals
a world class player but an absolute c**t!
as good as he is I don’t want to see him in the red and white of arsenal!
spend the money on someone else… higuain, rooney, jovetic, cavani