Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, the subject of intense transfer speculation during the close season, is to have a scan on a foot injury he sustained in training.

The Uruguayan will definitely miss today’s pre-season friendly against Valerenga in Norway.

Manager Brendan Rodgers will take a 21-man squad that includes captain Steven Gerrard but is also shorn of Daniel Agger, Martin Skrtel and Glen Johnson who have what the club describe as “knocks”.

Suarez scored 29 goals in all competitions last season but is four matches into a 10-game ban after he bit Chelsea defender Branislav Ivanovic at Anfield in April.

Liverpool’s announcement may cause a fresh rush of speculation concerning Suarez’s future, how-ever their position is clear in explaining the striker’s absence from the trip.

Suarez has made it clear to the Reds he wants to play in the Champions League and that has alerted Arsenal, who have made two failed bids.

Arsenal believed such a proposal would trigger a sale clause in his contract but Liverpool are adamant that figure only requires them to inform the player of the offer and negotiate if they wish to sell.

Suarez made his second appearance at Anfield in three days yesterday, when the club held an open training session.

Just like during his 30-minute cameo in Gerrard’s testimonial against Olympiacos on Saturday, the striker was cheered at every opportunity during the hour or so the players were out on the pitch but was reluctant to acknowledge such support.