Ajax have dropped their threat of taking Liverpool to FIFA over their pursuit of Luis Suarez.

There were claims from Holland of an illegal approach for the Uruguayan.

But De Boer told Ajax Life: "It's the way football works."

The Ajax coach also confirmed interest in Stoke City striker Eidur Gudjohnsen: "There's many players who have called Ajax, they find us a warm and friendly club."

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