Luis Suarez Player Profile
Suarez was heavily linked with a move to the Gunners last summer, with Arsene Wenger's side seeing a cheeky £40million plus £1 bid turned down.
The Uruguayan ended up joining Barcelona in a £75m deal instead.
And Suarez claims Gerrard played a big role in persuading him to reject the overtures of Arsenal.
"For all his experience and what that means; Gerrard," Suarez told Spanish radio station Cadena COPE.
When I had the chance to join Arsenal, he told me not to. Gestures like that from him really helped me
"He taught me a lot, helped me make decisions, when I thought I was doing things wrong, he helped me realise I was right. He knew a lot about football.
"When I had the chance to join Arsenal, he told me not to.
"Gestures like that from him really helped me a lot."
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