‘Crazy’ Luis Suarez-Aston Villa claim issued as contact made – Agbonlahor
Aston Villa will only sign Luis Suarez if he does not demand “crazy” wages, according to Gabby Agbonlahor.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Aston Villa’s record Premier League goalscorer claimed Steven Gerrard could get the best out of Suarez who would provide good competition for Danny Ings and Ollie Watkins.
The Telegraph reported last week (27 May) that Villa are exploring a deal for Suarez, 35, who is available on a free transfer after leaving Atletico Madrid.
It is claimed Gerrard has remained in contact with his former Liverpool teammate who gave a glowing reference for January target Rodrigo Bentancur who eventually signed for Tottenham.
Asked for his verdict on Aston Villa signing Suarez this summer, Agbonlahor told Football Insider correspondent Connor Whitley: “It depends on wages.
“I don’t see Villa paying Coutinho wages on Suarez, I don’t think they would do that. If the wages aren’t crazy then I don’t see why not.
“Adding an experienced striker like Suarez for a season, why not? Gerrard knows him well, he’ll get the best out of him.
“Villa need a bit of help up front. Watkins is a top player and Ings is a top player but you need a couple more strikers in there for some competition up there.”
After being a key part of the Atletico Madrid side that won the 2020-21 La Liga title, Suarez fell out of favour in his final months with the club.
The Uruguay international still scored 13 times and provided three assists in 45 games across all competitions last season.
In other news, Aston Villa could sign the new ‘Kieran Tierney’ after a £25million update.