New Henry? Luis Suarez (Picture: AFP/Getty Images)

Diego Forlan believes Luis Suarez can help fill the void left by Thierry Henry and turn Arsenal back into title contenders.

The Gunners, who have had two bids rejected for the Liverpool ace, are determined to push through a deal for the 26-year-old, but while Michael Owen believes Suarez would be making a mistake by moving to north London, his Uruguayan team-mate reckons the striker could be the missing piece to Arsenal’s puzzle.

‘If they manage to sign Luis, then I think, with the players they already have, they would be serious title contenders again,’ the Internacional striker told reporters.



‘Only Luis knows what his plans are but he would be a great signing for Arsenal.


Glory years: Dennis Bergkamp celebrates with Thierry Henry (Picture: ALAN WALTER)

‘Of course, Arsenal are a very strong team but, for the last years, they have not been able to compete with Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea for the title.

‘They have had very good players but have maybe lacked that one special player who you need to win a league as strong as the Premier League.

‘United have had Wayne Rooney and City have had Sergio Aguero and Carlos Tevez but Arsenal have struggled since Thierry Henry left.’

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