Arsenal famously tried to trigger a release clause in the Uruguayan's contract two years ago, only for the Anfield outfit to stand firm, and the Gunners boss has not forgotten
Arsene Wenger has no sympathy for Liverpool over Raheem Sterling's exit because the club refused to sell Luis Suarez to Arsenal in 2013.The winger became the most expensive Englishman ever when Manchester City paid £49 million for him earlier in August, completing a much-desired exit from Anfield after refusing to sign a new contract.
Arsenal famously bid £40,000,001 in an attempt to trigger a release clause in Suarez's contract, only for Liverpool to stand firm and hold on to the player - and Wenger has not forgotten.
"Liverpool is in a position they can make their own decisions," he told reporters. "They refused to sell us Suarez, so I cannot feel too much sympathy for them.
"I personally rate Raheem Sterling. We will see that in the longer term. I personally don't think that Sterling was making a lot of drama. It's just during the transfer window that that happened.
"During the season, the boy was quiet - never made any stupid statement. I don't think he made too much noise. He's a quality player. They bought Firmino. We will see what he will produce. He is a similar player.
"But let's remember, two years ago with Suarez, Sturridge, Sterling, they scored over a hundred goals. To score more than a hundred goals in the Premier League, you need special quality, and Sterling was part of that."
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