Liverpool have given Luis Suarez permission to speak to Arsenal, even if they are adamant that they won’t sell their striker until the Gunners offer £50m-plus.
The Uruguay international is now determined to force the move through.
The 26-year-old made his first appearance for the Reds on Wednesday, after the biting incident that involved Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic and set up the second goal during his 18-minute cameo.