Suarez, we have been told for weeks, has been considering taking legal action to prove he does indeed have a £40 million (plus £1) exit clause. He confirmed last night it is an avenue he is exploring, prompting the inevitable question: What are you waiting for then?
For God's sake man, just get on with it. Seriously. This is exactly how the conversation between Suarez and the Anfield hierarchy is going every time this challenge is threatened.
"I'll take legal action you know?"
"Fine, go ahead."
"I mean it. I'm going to do it."
"We heard you. Call your lawyer. Be our guest. You’ll lose."
"This is your last warning. Sell me now or I'm going to see you in court."
"There is no exit clause, Luis. Do what you want."
"I'm going to count to ten now and if you haven't sold me, I'm taking legal action. One... (two week pause)... Two..."
If it does end up at a Premier League tribunal (bet they'll hold a party at HQ if this ends up on their lap) Suarez will be faced with some questions he'd rather not answer.
Queries such as, if you only wanted to stay at Liverpool for one more season 12 months ago, why did you sign a new deal? If you had just two years left now, rather than three, you'd probably be gone already.
And does your suggestion Brendan Rodgers verbally guaranteed to oversee your sale this summer really tally with the fact you signed a contract extension after he was appointed?
The Premier League might also ask why no formal, written transfer request has ever been handed in (like the legal threat, still very much stalling at the 'consideration' stage) and seek confirmation if Suarez's agent has handed confidential details about his contract to Arsenal, contrary to Rule K of the Premier League handbook. Come on Arsene, who told you to bid that extra quid?
Liverpool are fixed in their own position to never sell Suarez to Arsenal and will be in no mood for conciliation today. After the comments by John W. Henry and Rodgers mocking the possibility, it is inconceivable. If their legal position is as watertight as they say - and all we can do is report the supreme confidence of the club it is - Arsenal's suggestion they won't increase their offer implies a high degree of corporate delusion.