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
I know luis suarez is a good player, but 40m is just too much for him, even 30, I think liverpool don’t want to let him go. Suarez is just perfect for 25m, because Arsenal has mantained a champions league qualification for 13yrs now. Therefore if I am wenger 25 oh! No deal.
As much as he(suarz) is a gud player,i think he should not be valued at £40m.Below £30m is okay
I never knew it would come to time before arsenal could sign a world class player. Nevertheless, let hope that arsene wenger do what is right before the window is close down. I pray he bring in those who will fullfil the dream of we arsenal fans.
Wenger has hurt us for long. he should cash out for suarez and higuain with several defenders. a keeper too.
I Dnt understand sum arsenal fans. They moan bec arsenal dnt go after world class players, but wen they do, they moan again bec they think the price is too high. At the moment, the only world class striker that is available is saurez, Carlo wants higuan to stay so he is no longer available. Jovetic isnt world class, n is still very much unproven and there will big question marks whether he will be a success in the prem. The way I see it, for arsenal to start winning things again, they need a world clasz striker. If not saurez, who else should they go? that is actually available.
Arsenl wiger should cash szarez for that amout
Things 30milion is enough for him
Humans! We v always been complainin bout wenger’s attitude 2wards spendin big. Now he wants to, we say it s much nd lata we put our finger in our mouth 2 curse wenger 4 losin him 2 chelsea, madrid or whosoeva. How can u eva satisfy man? To me, let wenger go 4 him, he(suarez) s better dan higuain who misses chances more dan he can score. I ll spend ma bucks on him if i am chanced. He s worth it cos he still got 2 yrs of contract.
if it’s in the name of getting a silverware so be it, spend big and get pleasant results, Suarez yes
Suarez proven at world and club level and you think hes worth the same as rvp who is fading. Are you guys mad? It appears being tight with cash spreads from manager to fans. Hes our player with three yrs left on his contract. Its Liverpools choice who they deal with if they dont think the price is right. If you cant stop your penny pinching ways look elsewhere. Suarez is better than any player Arsenal have. Personally any club who pays the 40million can have him. Most pool fans are pissed off with his behaviour and the money could be better spent elsewhere even if we struggle in the interim.