Arne Slot’s Liverpool could fork out €80 million to sign Sporting CP attacking mainstay Luis Suarez this summer.
Luis Suarez has taken his game to the next level since joining Sporting CP last summer. He has been in red-hot form, and his performances haven’t gone unnoticed. While a host of top clubs are keeping tabs on him, Liverpool have emerged as the most serious suitor at this stage.
According to a report from Fichajes, the Merseyside club are considering paying his €80 million release clause to get their hands on the Colombian international. They are looking for a proven goal scorer in the final third and consider the Sporting striker an ideal fit for their project.
Suarez made a name for himself at UD Almeria before making the move to Portugal. Since joining Sporting, he has been involved in 41 games across competitions and has contributed towards 39 goals (32 goals, 7 assists).
Not only has he done wonders for them in the Portuguese top flight, but the 28-year-old has also been a standout performer in the Champions League, helping the club secure a spot in the quarter-finals.
His exceptional performances at the big stage have placed him on Liverpool’s radar. While the Merseyside club broke the bank to bolster their attack last summer, those moves haven’t really gone according to plan.
Liverpool to trigger Suarez’s release clause?
As a result, the Reds are now in the market for another forward, and they consider Suarez capable enough to adjust to the physical demands of the Premier League and have an immediate impact.
With his contract running until the summer of 2030, Sporting are in complete control of his future, and they won’t let him leave unless his release clause is paid. As a result, Liverpool are now considering forking out the €80 million to bring him to Anfield ahead of next season.
Suarez has already entered the prime years of his career, and the Merseyside club are looking to snap him up at the perfect time. Not only is he a complete forward, but he also has all the qualities that Liverpool want in their new number nine.