Comments are almost exactly the same as they were with Torres, so never say never. He's a proven retard.
That said, I DO think his stance on selling to Arsenal is untenable - but selling to Madrid, etc seems possible (regardless what he says). Seems silly for Liverpool to try to hold on to an unhappy player - if you're a mid-table club, you'd think you'd want to get the money and re-invest from the ground up with players that actually want to be there. Rodgers has a system in place, and LFC seems to know the type of player they need now - and while they aren't going to attract Suarez type guys right now, they can definitely go in for the same type of player that Spurs have signed this summer, and build from there. Top 4 seems out of reach for the next season or two - who knows what can happen at that point? Suarez was exceptional last season, but from what I recall they actually played better when he was out - or am I remembering that wrong? Sturridge is okay, Coutinho looks like he has huge potential etc... We'll see what happens, but this story is far from dead. With how this summer has gone, I wouldn't be at all shocked to see Suarez throw in a transfer request just to add more fuel to the fire - he's certainly not above it.
For Arsenal - If Higuain was Plan B, and Suarez was Plan A - how do you leave it this late? I've had a ton of patience with Arsenal the past 4-5 years during the xfer season, but after all of the press and transparency that was shown early June - to let it run down like this is shocking. The other problem I've got is this - we're short in attack, no question - but that is far from the only area that needs strengthening. We've let 10 first team players go this summer, and brought in 1 (on a free). Arsenal need a striker, a MF, and one more in defense. I rate Szczesny, but would have loved to have seen a Cesar come in to push him/mentor him. It certainly appears right now that all of Arsenal's eggs were in one basket (Suarez) - which wouldn't be okay even if Arsenal did sign Suarez.
Latest rumor I read before leaving the office tonight was Arsenal make a bid for Benzema to allow Real Madrid to buy Suarez. Not ideal, as Benz would cost more than he's worth (and probably more than Higuain cost) - but better than nothing. There simply aren't a ton of available, excellent players this summer. Even Manc is having trouble getting anyone in - missed Thiago, Fabregas, and will now end up with Fellaini (probably) - though their situation is a bit different as they are defending champs - but doesn't change much during the xfer window.
Man City also appear to have made a 40m bid for Willian out of Anzhi - great player, but going to cost a shitload to get him. Think he's on massive wages as well (though that doesn't mean much to Big Oil).
Bale saga rolls along... Would be funny/obnoxious to see Levy hold firm, Mardid give up on Bale and turn their attentions to Suarez. If that happens, Spurs would have to be considered heavy favorites for 4th next season as things stand today by a pretty good margin. Not sure Spurs can afford to do that though, with everyone they've brought in this summer.
Until next week...
