Aston Villa journalist Ashley Preece believes a summer move for Luis Suarez is possible. 

The lowdown

Villa have already pulled off a blockbuster transfer under Steven Gerrard, bringing Philippe Coutinho - the fourth-most expensive player in football history - to The Midlands.

Gerrard, of course, played with both Coutinho and Suarez at Liverpool.

Suarez, who's about to turn 35, is now into the final six months of his deal at Atletico Madrid.

Villa's current striking options - Ollie Watkins and Danny Ings - have only managed nine goals between them in 34 combined appearances this season (via BBC Sport).

The latest

In a fan Q & A, Preece said that Suarez 'is one for the summer' because he'll be remaining at Atletico until the expiry of his contract.

The move may depend on 'whether Gerrard gives him a call like he did with Coutinho'.

He envisages a '12-month deal' but did caution that Suarez's 'astronomical' wages could complicate matters.

The verdict

Suarez would arguably be an even more high-profile signing than Coutinho. In his pomp, this is a striker who featured in the FIFPro World XI.

And his output remains strong. Since joining Atletico ahead of the 2020/21 season, he's bagged 30 goals in 66 appearances, including nine this season

Suarez has spoken extremely highly of the Villa boss, hailing him as one of 'a small number of players in the world that are irreplaceable'.

If Gerrard makes the call and he agrees to a reduced wage, then perhaps we could genuinely see Suarez at Villa Park.

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