The next chapter in Arsenal’s pursuit of Uruguayan international Luis Suarez has just been written by the man himself.
When last we heard from this particular transfer kerfuffle, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was very clear: his striker was hap-hap-happy at Anfield. Nothing to see here then … just move along, folks.
Of course, nobody really bought what Rodgers was selling. And here’s why:
In an interview with The Telegraph in England, a clearly frustrated Suarez says he will soon hand in a transfer request that he believes would clear the runway for takeoff into North London. Arsenal’s Arsene Wenger obviously wants it to happen, as we’ve known. Now we know with all certainty that the attraction is mutual.
What Suarez told Telegraph Sport in what looks like a strategic effort to increase the pressure on Liverpool:I want to move to play in the Champions League and there is a club offering me that opportunity. I have told the manager that I want to leave the club.
“I am being accused of showing a lack of loyalty but last year I had the opportunity to move to a big European club and I stayed on the understanding that if we did not qualify for the Champions League the following season then I would be allowed to go.
“I gave absolutely everything last season but it was not enough to give us a top-four finish. Now all I want is that Liverpool honor our agreement.”
