Exciting news for Arsenal fans – as Latin American journalist Martin Charquero claimed that the North London side were close to sealing a deal brining Luis Suarez to the Emirates.

Charquero is a friend of Suarez, with the Uruguayan giving the journalist exclusive interviews over the past 2 years. Also, he was one of the first to claim Cavani to PSG.

The journalist announced on his Twitter feed earlier on today:

“Luis Suárez se acerca al Arsenal.” Translating to ‘Luis Suarez is close to Arsenal.’

Telegraph’s writer Jeremy Wilson added on Twitter:

“Arsenal are still very much in for Suarez #lfc #afc”.

Second time lucky

Arsenal had an initial bid for Suarez turned down after offering around £30million for the Liverpool striker. The next bid would be nearer the £40million mark, which would make it difficult to stop their top scorer leaving.

Suarez had wanted to leave England altogether, favouring a switch to Spain with Real Madrid. But with the La Liga giants valuating the number 7 at just £25million and failing to table any official offer, Arsenal now look to be the preferred destination.

Suarez recently joined up with the Liverpool squad during their tour of Australia after his extended rest due to the Confederations Cup. Boss Brendan Rodgers fully expects him to be part of the XI that starts their next game in the tour, but negotiation could take priority.

Whether Arsenal are to go ahead with the £40million signing remains to be seen but the deal is decidedly close according to Charquero.

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