Reds see red over Madrid plans by Suarez

LIVERPOOL will seek urgent talks with striker Luis Suarez to assess whether he is in breach of contract following claims from Spain he has agreed personal terms with Real Madrid.

Suarez was still on international duty for Uruguay against Brazil in the semifinal of the Confederations Cup on Wednesday night, but Liverpool were alarmed by a report in Spanish newspaper Marca that declared the player had been secretly negotiating with Real Madrid.

Liverpool have still not received a transfer request from Suarez, who has three years remaining on his contract, or a bid, and remain adamant he is not for sale.

But they have been forced to take the suggestion he has been talking to Real officials seriously as Marca has a close relationship with the club.

Often in cases like this, the player’s agents will have discussed wages with an interested club and an agreement is reached in principle before an offer is made.

Either way, Liverpool have every right to be irritated by Suarez’s behaviour.

Despite their staunch support for him in the face of several unsavoury incidents, Suarez has used his involvement in the Confederations Cup to agitate in the media for a move, although neither he nor his representatives have communicated that directly to Liverpool.

If, as seems likely, Suarez does intend to quit Anfield this summer, Liverpool will not be bullied into parting with him and will demand their asking price — likely to be around £40-million — is met before they consider letting their star player leave. — © The Daily Telegraph, London