Luis Suarez Wants Liverpool to Target the Champions League

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez says extra competitiveness in the Premier League created by Chelsea and Manchester United's expected summer spending means the club should concentrate fully on achieving success in the Champions League next season.

The Reds return to the continent's premier club competition next term for the first time since 2009 after finishing second in the Premier League, two points behind eventual champions Manchester City.

With Chelsea, Arsenal and Manchester United all expected to improve their squads in the summer transfer window, Liverpool are expected to face increased competition for the league title along with City and Suarez believes turning full attention to Europe will benefit the club

"The most important way we focus for the Champions League because the last four or five years Liverpool, the players, is a good moment for the comeback to a step on the Europa League to Europe's top," Suarez told Sky Sports News.

"We know how difficult the Premier League is, because you never know what they are doing and I think maybe this year (Manchester) City have more players by then and Chelsea as well, (Manchester) United.

"Is difficult but in football it's a dream, because the stadium is unbelievable, the fans are the 12th player because they help so much. In my career they know what is important and myself and my family as well because they help so much."

City, Chelsea and United have all been linked with making signficant signings this summer, which could result in another tight race for the title next season.

Previous summers have been dominated with suggestions Suarez is ready to leave Liverpool, but after penning a new deal in December 2013 the Uruguay international appears set to stay in the Premier League.

Suarez crowned his new-found commitment this season by scoring 31 goals in the top flight, performances which saw him scoop the golden boot, as well as the PFA Players' Player of the Year, Barclays Premier League Player of the Year and Football Writers' Footballer of the Year prizes.

And following a glittering campaign, Suarez is in no hurry to rock the boat at Anfield.

"I signed the contract because I love it here and I'm so happy here. If you're not happy here you don't sign any contract," he said.

"Liverpool's team for me is one of the best in the world because nobody here in the dressing room thinks I am better than another and the people here inside Melwood work very well.

"I love it here and this mentality I like because maybe in some other dressing rooms I am bigger than you and another bigger, it's difficult for the team-mates to play together on the pitch in something like that."