Liverpool have rejected a bid from Arsenal for Luis Suárez and remain steadfast in their insistence the striker is not for sale. The Gunners made an offer in the region of £30m for the Uruguayan last week which was rejected out of hand.
Despite the 26-year-old this summer voicing his dislike of his treatment by the English media and suggesting a move to Real Madrid would appeal, the club have stated they have no intention of selling, a stance which was not even tested by an offer well below what is considered Suárez's true value.
Suárez, who has three years remaining on an improved contract he signed last summer, is currently on extended leave after his involvement in the Confederations Cup.
Neither he nor his representatives have spoken to Liverpool about any intention to ask for a move but his comments while on international duty in South America have left the club in a difficult position.
It was expected any approach from Real Madrid would come after the end of the Confederations Cup but so far nothing has materialised and the fear is the Spanish club will leave it late in order to drive the price down.
Arsenal's surprise bid may have been more strategic than realistic as they are currently trying to push through a deal to sign the Real striker Gonzalo Higuaín. Making an offer for Suárez may have just been a ploy intended to focus the minds of the Bernabéu club on signing off the Higuaín move.
Suárez is not due back for pre-season until 22 July and he will then be expected to join Liverpool squad for tour matches in Australia and Thailand.
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