Liverpool are reportedly ‘seriously considering’ a summer move for Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez, according to Spanish outlet Fichajes — and honestly, it’s a transfer that makes a lot of sense on paper.
Who Is Luis Suarez?
No, not that Luis Suarez. This is the 28-year-old Colombian forward who arrived at Sporting last summer following Viktor Gyokeres’ high-profile exit to Arsenal. After catching the eye with an impressive spell at Almeria — racking up 39 goal contributions in La Liga 2 — Suarez has taken Portuguese football by storm this season, bagging 27 goals and five assists in just 33 appearances.
He’s even helped Sporting qualify automatically for the Champions League round of 16. The lad is in serious form.
Why Liverpool Are Interested
With a £52m release clause and a contract running until 2030, Suarez won’t come cheap — but Liverpool are reportedly ‘confident’ they can get the deal done.
It’s no secret the Reds’ striker situation has been far from ideal this season. Hugo Ekitike has shown flashes of quality, but Alexander Isak — currently Britain’s most expensive signing — has been plagued by fitness issues and has struggled to truly hit the ground running at Anfield.
The Verdict
At 6ft 1in, powerful, quick, and clinical in front of goal, Suarez ticks plenty of boxes for Arne Slot’s system. If Isak can rediscover his best form, Liverpool may not need to spend. But a striker of Suarez’s calibre, hitting his peak years? That’s a shrewd bit of business waiting to happen.