Arsenal football manager Arsene Wenger has revealed Luis Suarez remains his top transfer target despite having two bids rejected for the Liverpool striker.
Wenger was expected to make several high-profile signings during the close-season after Arsenal talked up their transfer resources at the end of last term.
But a move for Gonzalo Higuain from Real Madrid never materialised as the Argentinian striker eventually signed for Napoli, while the Gunners' pursuit of want-away forward Suarez looks to have stalled.
The Gunners last week made a second improved bid of 40 million pound plus one, which had been intended to trigger a clause that would allow them to discuss terms with the Uruguayan.
But the offer was rejected and Liverpool managing director Ian Ayre insists the Reds have no intentions of selling Suarez, leaving Wenger without a marquee signing to parade in front of the Emirates Stadium faithful during this weekend's pre-season friendly tournament.
However, Wenger indicated on Friday that Arsenal remain hopeful of eventually landing Suarez before the transfer window closes at the end of August.
