Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has admitted the club’s bid to sign Luis Suarez in 2014 was “ludicrous”. Suarez had just missed out on the Premier League title with Liverpool at that time, scoring 31 goals in 33 appearances as Brendan Rodgers’ side blew their lead at the top with three games remaining. The Uruguay striker’s breathtaking form impressed Arsenal, nevertheless, who were keen to prise him away from Anfield in the following summer window. Wenger claimed a deal was agreed with Suarez and his agent, yet the Gunners sparked outrage in Merseyside when they tabled a bid worth £40,000,001 bid - having been told Liverpool would be forced to accept any offer over...
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