Luis Suarez: Liverpool Lead Chase for £15M Ajax South American Scoring Sensation
Liverpool are leading the chase for one of European football’s brightest attacking talents, the Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez. The talented frontman currently tops the Dutch scoring charts for his club Ajax and is one of the few plus points in a disappointing season for the Amsterdam giants.
Suarez has been playing in Holland for the past three seasons and has consistently scored goals whether playing on the flanks or just behind the main striker. However, this season has been his best so far after scoring 22 goals in 31 league appearances (30 starts). Eight of those 22 goals have come via the penalty spot. Despite the Uruguayan’s best efforts, Ajax are 12 points behind leaders AZ and four behind 2nd placed FC Twente meaning they will not qualify for the Champions League next season.
Ajax’s failure to qualify has led Suarez to urge the club to bring in new recruits. He told Sportsweek, “It would definitely be useful for Ajax to sign some quality players. It’s up to the coach to decide on which position we need to strengthen the squad. However, we could use some physically strong players in my opinion.”
“I’m extremely disappointed that we failed to qualify for the Champions League once again. I need to play at top level in order to keep improving as a player.
“Nevertheless, missing out on Champions League football is not just bad for me, but also disastrous for the club. Ajax have to wait yet another year to play at the highest level.”
Liverpool may well be the club that provides the Uruguayan with the ‘highest level’ of football required as Rafa Benitez is a keen admirer. The player’s versatility would also interest the Spaniard who is looking to strengthen his squad significantly this summer and Suarez’s comments suggest he may well be eyeing a move away from the Amsterdam Arena.
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The 22-year-old began his career in his homeland with club Nacional where he won a Uruguayan title before moving to Groningen in the summer of 2006 for €800,000. In his only season for the club he scored 10 goals in 29 league appearances (26 starts) before Ajax made their move for a fee of €9.5M.
Suarez has been a big hit since his move to Amsterdam after scoring 39 goals in just 64 league appearances (59 starts). His present contract expires in 2012 but with Liverpool interested this may well be his last season in Holland. The Uruguayan with 6 goals in 19 appearances for his country won’t come cheap and does have a reputation for ill-discipline which is perfectly illustrated by the 20 yellow cards he has received in 3 seasons in Holland. He was also sent-off on his international debut against Colombia in February 2007. However, for what he lacks in discipline, he certainly makes up for in talent. Not only does he score goals but he is also very creative and could provide Liverpool with the necessary ammunition to push on next season.
Do you like the look of Luis Suarez? Would he be a good acquisition for Liverpool this summer? Let’s hear your views.
Tags: Ajax, Liverpool, Luis Suarez, Uruguay
May 5th, 2009 at 16:26
No, I don’t like his looks, and I don’t like what you wrote about him. Lack of discipline, prolific in Holland, just as Dirk Kuyt and overpriced, too. Not Liverpool material at all.
May 5th, 2009 at 17:45
Forget about him, watched him a few times and I really can’t tell what he’s actually good in. He’s average. Let’s get Dzeko instead!
May 5th, 2009 at 20:50
I hope we do NOT buy him…
May 6th, 2009 at 07:20
no thanks. Dzeko instead!!
May 6th, 2009 at 08:34
That does not mean what it used to do. No disrespect to the Dutch, but the difference between PL and the Dutch Leauge seems to be quite big at the moment.
But then again, Liverpool do need another player who can run at defences. A player that can beat a defender and create more space for Torees and the midfield.
If he is the man? I do not know. But whoever Liverpool buy (and sell) this summer let’s hope it is a player that can do what Torres did. Get a flying start.
May 6th, 2009 at 12:47
He would be an awesome addition you guys commenting not to buy him obviously hve your heads stuck up your own asses!! The guy is a great attacking player, who is very unselfish!! And has the balls to defend hard! Dzecko is a twincle toes that would not risk putting in his foot to make a tackle!! At least suarez has a go!!
May 6th, 2009 at 14:38
Never heard of him before, but it’s easy to see from the video it’s a class player! intelligent, unselfish, strong and great technique!
I’m just surprised that I’ve never heard of him before, get him to LFC plz!
May 9th, 2009 at 07:40
DZEKO DZEKO
BOSNIAN DIAMANT
May 13th, 2009 at 04:04
I believe Suarez is better than Recoba and is better player than Diego Forlan.
I can not understand how such a little country like Uruguay can produce players like,Suarez,Eguren,Gargano,Lugano,
Recoba,Godin and Forlan.
The dutch people are lucky by having a player like Luis Suarez in their country.
May 13th, 2009 at 13:14
Yeah Suarez would be a great addition to any team. He is working hard on his discipline this year and scored 22 goals and 14 assists. Youtube him and you will see his class. He cant be any worse than Lucas or Babel. He could be the buy of the season, you’ll see.
January 5th, 2010 at 18:57
He will not leave our Sons of God.
Ajax forever!!!
January 7th, 2010 at 03:17
Arda Turan is a better choice.
January 7th, 2010 at 12:21
i wouldnt mind seeing suarez at liverpool because torres needs a man up forward to help him and he is only 22 and can score goals
January 10th, 2010 at 14:52
pull out all stops & sign the kid . would be awesome up front with torres in front of stevie g & aquaman