The world of the transfer window is one that is changing all the time. A deal that looked unlikely yesterday suddenly becomes a certainty the next day.
This is also the case with Denis Suarez who appears to be closer than ever to joining the Gunners.
The Express reports that Barcelona, who have just signed Kevin Prince Boateng, had this to say about the squad decisions for their latest game. They posted a tweet that said the following:
“Following confirmation of the transfer of Boateng, there are 18 players in the squad list to face Sevilla FC. Denis Suarez is the player who misses out.”
Given the links that have been present between Denis Suarez and the Gunners, this seems like a suggestion that the player is going to be signed by the London club.
The one factor that is holding up the deal is the way in which the loan is being structured. Barcelona want to protect the value of Suarez and that is scuppering the deal at the moment.
The Spanish giants want the loan deal to include an obligation to buy instead of an option to buy. This has resulted in the Gunners being a little reluctant to go ahead with the transfer.
Suarez is into the final eighteen months of his contract and it makes sense that Barcelona want his value to be protected. If he ends up having a disappointing season at Arsenal, his value is sure to drop.
If that were to happen, Barca would not be able to get much for the midfielder when they finally sell him. It appears that Gunners manager Unai Emery really wants to sign Suarez and that may push the deal through in the end.
But for any sort of resolution to be found, we are going to have to wait a while. There is still some time left in the transfer window so, a positive outcome for both clubs is very much on the cards. Suarez is a talented player and is sure to fit in the Arsenal system.
