Suarez would 'find it hard' to turn down Real Madrid

The Liverpool striker, who is contracted until 2016, says he is flattered by rumours linking him with a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu

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Luis Suarez has admitted he would "find it hard" to turn down Real Madrid if they made a move for his services this summer.

As exclusively revealed by Goal earlier on Wednesday, the striker has refused to commit himself to the Anfield outfit despite holding two meetings with the club hierarchy in recent weeks.

Suarez is believed to be a target for Madrid as Gonzalo Higuain looks increasingly likely to leave the Liga runners-up during the summer, and the 26-year-old admits such interest in himself and fellow compatriot Edinson Cavani is flattering.

"Saying no to Real Madrid is very difficult," he told Sport 890 AM.

"I think that's a reason for Uruguayans to feel proud, but there are no formal offers yet.

"I talked to Brendan Rodgers. He knows what I want and understands my situation."

Suarez is currently serving a 10-match ban for biting Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic; the incident the latest in a long line of misdemeanours the striker has committed. 

Goal revealed in January that the former Ajax man, who is contracted with the club until 2016, was considering his future at Anfield, with Champions League football a long-held desire, and he admitted constant negative press is affecting his time in England.

"I worked too hard to having to continue listening to the criticism I get from English journalists," he continued.

"I love Liverpool, but I'm not prepared to keep taking all this criticism.

Gerrard angered by ferdinand's absence

England fans have the right to blast Rio Ferdinand, says Gerrard
During Friday's 8-0 win over San Marino, supporters chanted abuse towards the Manchester United defender following his withdrawal from Roy Hodgson's national squad
By Chris Davie

24 Mar 2013 08:05:00

Steven Gerrard
England captain Steven Gerrard insists that fans are entitled to voice their opinion over Rio Ferdinand's withdrawal from the squad.

The Manchester United defender pulled out of Roy Hodgson's original party after claiming that he could not follow his detailed pre-match training programme whilst on international duty.

Ferdinand worked as a television pundit during England's 8-0 victory over San Marino on Friday evening, while fans chanted abuse towards the 34-year-old.


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"I think the fans have shown their frustrations about Rio not being here. They are entitled to their opinion. They've spent good money to come over here," Gerrard told reporters.

"Of course, we all wanted Rio here because he is a good player and he certainly would have helped us over these two games but he's made his decision and we need to respect that."

England sit two points behind Montenegro in Group H, facing a trip to Podgorica on Tuesday for their second World Cup qualifying fixture of the international break and, Gerrard says that his side are braced for a frosty reception.

"I think their supporters will make it as hostile as they can," the skipper observed, "but I think we will be used to it and will be able to handle it."

"I don't think there will be that many people there and we are used to playing in front of bigger crowds but these are the type of atmospheres where they try to intimidate us. Any time you are away from home against these countries, when England are in town, the supporters are up for it.

"They are desperate to beat us and everything is against us but I think we've got the players in the squad to go and handle the situation and get the three points."