Wenger keeps Luis pursuit ’amicable’

Arsene Wenger has confirmed Arsenal are still keen to sign Luis Suarez but insisted negotiations with Liverpool would remain “amicable”.

The Gunners head into this weekend’s Emirates Cup without a marquee summer signing, despite chief executive Ivan Gazidis having talked up the club’s new “financial firepower” at the end of last season.

A move for Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid never materialised as the Argentinian striker eventually signed for Napoli, whom Arsenal will play today, while the Gunners’ pursuit of wantaway striker Suarez looked to have stalled following a second improved bid of £40 million plus £1, which had been intended to trigger a clause that would allow them to discuss terms with the Uruguayan.