Arsenal fans unimpressed with Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino clause banning them from buying him.
Arsenal fans have been left unimpressed by claims Liverpool have inserted a clause in Roberto Firmino’s contract banning them from buying him.
Firmino reportedly has a release clause in his contract of 98 million Euros (£83m), but it is one which Arsenal are not permitted to activate.
Liverpool’s Robert Firmino in action with Villarreal’s Victor Ruiz
The claims were made in Belgian newspaper Le Soir, and also reported by HLN.
Liverpool’s specific targeting of Arsenal is down to bad blood between the two clubs stemming back to 2013 when the Gunners tried to sign Luis Suarez.
Liverpool’s Alberto Moreno in action with Barcelona’s Luis Suarez
Arsenal’s £40m plus £1 bid was rejected by Liverpool, despite the Gunners’ hopes it would trigger the Uruguayan’s release clause. One year later he was sold to Barcelona instead.
Firmino has since become an integral part of Liverpool’s attack, able to play in a range of positions including up front.
Liverpool’s Roberto Firmino warms up before the match
He has six goals and three assists in 16 appearances this season, but with Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez starring at the Gunners, they have no need to aggravate Liverpool by trying to sign the Brazilian.
Here is a look at how Arsenal fans reacted on Twitter to the claims…
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