The pros and cons of the Uruguayan’s predicted move to Spain.
After having another fine season with Liverpool the transfer rumours surrounding Luis Suarez and FC Barcelona and Real Madrid have arisen once more.
Suarez netted 31 Premier League goals in just 33 appearances last term and has also impressed at the 2014 World Cup with Uruguay by scoring twice in their 2-1 victory over England on Thursday.
The Reds are understandably keen to keep hold of the 27-year-old and secured the forward to a long-term deal in 2013/14, meaning they are in a good position to negotiate should they decide to sell.
Suarez has said publicly on several occasions that it wants to stay with the Merseysiders and experience Champions League football at Anfield, but then it is also understood a switch to Madrid is the South American’s dream move.
Here is some analysis on all the possible outcomes:
FC Barcelona
Barca endured something of a transition period last campaign as the success of Pep Guardiola finally drifted away and tiki-taka football once again lost out.
With captain Carles Puyol and Victor Valdes leaving the Nou Camp and Cesc Fabregas having been sold to Chelsea, new head coach Luis Enrique has a chance to put his own stamp on the team.
Suarez would fit well into a side that likes a slick, passing style, but playing alongside Lionel Messi could prove difficult as the duo operate in a similar manner and the Uruguayan would no longer be the most important star at the club.
Real Madrid
The striker’s lawyer says his client wants to play for Los Blancos, but whether that is the most legitimate source to determine the future of the attacker is a little vague.
Suarez would certainly fit into the ‘galaticos’ policy at the Estadio Santiago Bernabeu and lead a front three that also contains Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale.
Under head coach Carlo Ancelotti the Spanish giants look to be on the rise, but expensive players have failed and been left to rot at the club before under a ruthless transfer policy introduced by Florentino Perez.
Liverpool
Of course most fans of the Merseyside club would like their best player to stay, as they look to be improving all the time under manager Brendan Rodgers.
Defensive fragility let down their pursuit of their first English title since 1990 last season, but in attack the Reds were irresistible and Suarez established a great working relationship with teammates such as Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge.
The often controversial figure is much loved at the club as well and can guarantee that the starting XI will be built around his talents in the coming years – something that won’t necessarily be true at either Barca or Madrid.
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