'Arsenal signing Suarez would be a massive statement'

Ex-Gunners midfielder Ray Parlour believes
that securing a player of the Uruguayan's
calibre would attract a higher level of talent to
the Emirates Stadium
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour believes
that signing Luis Suarez from Liverpool would
be "a massive statement" of intent.
Though the Reds have rebuffed two bids from
the Gunners already this summer, Arsene
Wenger has indicated that he will maintain his
side's "amicable" pursuit of the striker , who
has been frustrated at not being allowed to
leave Anfield for a team in the Champions
League.
"If they got Suarez it would be a massive
statement, it really would," Parlour told
reporters. "I've always thought they create a
lot of chances, Arsenal. I know Suarez does
miss a lot but he also scores a lot of goals as
well.
"If they could get Suarez in then maybe other
players who have been linked with Arsenal will
be like: 'Look, they really mean business next
season and I want to be at that club as well'."
Wenger has been frustrated in the transfer
market, with only Yaya Sanogo arriving to date,
while Gonzalo Higuain chose Napoli and
Chelsea appear to be at the front of the queue
for Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.
Bayern Munich's Luiz Gustavo is on the verge
of a €20 million move to the Emirates
Stadium, however, and Parlour thinks that it is
crucial that new additions arrive before the
transfer window closes.
"It a big season for transfers," he added.
"Over the years I don't think its been
documented that [Wenger] has had money to
spend.
"I think the Arsenal fans know that he's done a
great job but this year there's been reports
that he's got quite a bit of money to spend to
strengthen the side. If he doesn't spend it then
straight away he's under pressure."