Good News For Arsenal Fans : Liverpool’s Director Ian Ayre Hints Suarez Could Be Sold

After the summer debacle of ‘ I want to go’, ‘ no, you cannot and will not be sold’ and after serving his ban for biting Ivanovic, Suarez has returned to action for Liverpool. He made his comeback in the loss to Manchester United but bagged a brace in the win over Sunderland. Is all well now or is it just an attempt to sweep the issue under the carpet till another transfer window is opened and their resolve to hang on to him tested?

But Liverpool’s managing director Ian Ayre has given the slightest indication that all isn’t well still between Suarez and Liverpool.

“Any types of incident of that nature are damaging to a brand, but Liverpool Football Club always will be way bigger than any one player,” said Ayre.

“Nobody is condoning any bad behaviour, but it is just something you have to deal with.”

(Daily Express)

It seems Liverpool aren’t happy with him and are just bidding their time and probably waiting for an offer that matches or at least edges closer to their valuation. It is not a surprise that Ayre statement comes hot on the heels of Rodgers declaring his value while pretending to show excitement at his return. Ayre said Liverpool is way bigger than any player. Of course an institution should be greater than someone working there but if they really believed that, why force him to stay? Why not call his bluff and sell him even if it meant selling to Arsenal, a domestic rival? Afterall, Arsenal have done that severally with their greedy stars.

He also said Liverpool won’t be offering him a new contract until the summer. How silly that would be. Now, that things are calmer, he should be offered an extension to at least show that all has been forgiven and that will go a long way in preventing another storm in the summer. If they fail to make top 4 this season, Suarez would stir another round of controversies especially if he has a good showing at the World Cup.

All of these are pointers to the fact that Suarez isn’t off the market yet and should Arsenal make another determined push for him in the summer, they might just get him.