Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre has backed up Brendan Rodgers' statements in recent weeks saying that Luis Suarez will not leave the club this summer.
After the close of last season Suarez made it clear that he wanted to leave Anfield this summer, firstly it was because of the English media's treatment of him and now it is said that he wants to compete in the Champions League.
Earlier this week Arsenal lodged a second bid for the Uruguayan which was worth £40m + £1, which was rejected.
However, speaking at a press conference in Thailand whilst Liverpool are away on their pre-season Ayre said that their stance on Suarez's future is unlikely to change.
"The situation with Luis Suarez remains the same," said Ayre. "It's never been our intention to sell Luis,” he was quoted on Sky Sports.
"We have received two separate offers from Arsenal and have rejected both.
"Luis remains a Liverpool player and is here with us in Thailand as part of our squad."
Liverpool will play the Thai national team on Sunday and Suarez will feature at some point, although he is still short of fitness, having been given time off following the Confederations Cup.
Reds boss Brendan Rodgers said, "He's three weeks in schedule behind other players.
"But one thing about Luis is he loves to play the game, he loves training and working. I'm sure at some stage of the game, he will play a part."
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