Arsenal
boss Arsene Wenger has revealed that they had almost signed Luis Suarez from
Liverpool back in 2013.

Arsene
Wenger who has reportedly penned new deal at Arsenal recently revealed
about Suarez agreement while giving interview to beINSports.
The
French boss said that they had made an agreement for the Uruguay International
who was set to join the Gunners.
It
was reported that Gunners made a bid around £40,000,000 which was his release clause
that time which was later confirmed by LFC owner John Henry. However, Liverpool
were in no mood to sell their star player.
Wenger
told that Suarez was very close, even the agreement between the club and the
player took place but Liverpool didn’t allow him to leave.
Suarez
was the vital player for Liverpool that time, Liverpool could not
afford to sell him.
Wenger
believed that Suarez was very much interested in joining the North London side
but Liverpool were successful in keeping him as they improved his deal as
promised to sell him to a big club in future.
Suarez
stayed for one more season before his move to Barcelona for £75million. Where
he has now won La Liga and Champions League trophies.
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