Suarez saga moves along
Liverpool owner John W Henry appeared to ridicule Arsenal’s latest bid for Luis Suarez on Wednesday after the Gunners reportedly tabled an offer of just over 40 million pounds ($61.47 million) for the striker.
The unusual offer of 40 million and one pound was intended to trigger a clause in the Uruguayan international’s contract that says Liverpool must inform the striker of Arsenal’s interest.
Henry said on his verified Twitter account: “What do you think they are smoking over there at Emirates?” Arsenal play at Emirates Stadium.
Suarez was due to discuss his future with coach Brendan Rodgers in Melbourne on Wednesday where Liverpool are playing their next pre-season tour match against the Melbourne Victory.
Arsenal have already had one bid for Suarez rejected by Liverpool, who say they are under no obligation to sell the player.
Suarez joined up with Liverpool’s squad on Monday. He still has to serve six matches of his 10-match ban for biting Chelsea’s Branislav Ivanovic on April 21, but can play in their pre-season friendlies. The Suarez saga has more to offer.
SUAREZ TRANSFER TIMELINE
JUNE 2013: Luis Suarez claimed early he doesn’t like the British media in what he feels they hover around him all the time, seeking an exit and announcing he wants a transfer elsewhere
JUNE 2013: Real Madrid set the race in order to sign the Uruguayan but haven’t made any significant bid so far. Suarez too sets his sights on the nine-tine European champions
JULY 2013: Aresenal set interest on Real’s Gonzalo Higuain but they fail to reach an agreement with the latter. With Higuain playing two-some affair with Arsenal and Napoli, Wenger set his eyes on Suarez
JULY 2013: Suarez flattered with Arsenal’s interest, says he is happy that English clubs still want him
JULY 2013: Arsenal’s early bids of of £25m and £35m get rejected with Liverpool claiming want away striker will not be sold at any cost
JULY 2013: Brandan Rodgers (Liv manager) claims Suarez’s future is in the club’s hands and they are desperate to hold on him. Arsenal’s 3rd bid rejected
JULY 2013: Acc to reports Suarez asks Liv to hold talks with Arsenal following their 40m bid
WHAT NOW? Suarez looks definitely to seek a move and it will be hard for Liv to keep him. With Higuain gone to Napoli, Real might enter the lookout for his services. That might tempt the Reds to sell him to Real following if they meet his valuation. Arsenal too look desperate and Liv will not want to sell him to EPL rivals. But you may never know!
