Barcelona are beginning to look at back-up options for a central striker in case their discussions with Atletico Madrid regarding Julian Alvarez come to a halt.
Insider Fabrizio Romano has dropped some exclusive news:
Barcelona are considering Sporting's forward Luis Suarez as one of their alternatives if the deal for Julian Alvarez doesn’t go through. It's a complicated situation since he is a key player for Sporting, but he is on Barca's shortlist.
Barcelona will start weighing up Suarez and other options only next week if the Julian transfer is definitively off the table.
The 28-year-old Colombian striker has had a standout season in Lisbon, netting 38 goals in 53 matches across all competitions. However, securing his transfer to Catalonia will be no easy feat. Romano has detailed Sporting's stance:
Sporting have made it clear that they do not intend to sell Luis Suarez this summer, considering him an essential player.
Since June, Sporting has been indicating a release clause of €80 million to any interested club, as was the case with previous attempts by a presidential candidate from Fenerbahce to sign him.
The swirling situation around Alvarez has caught the attention of Arsenal. The Gunners are also vying for the Argentine, with reports even suggesting a potential swap involving Victor Dyoekresh. If Atletico refuse to let Alvarez join a direct competitor in La Liga, and Barcelona shift their focus to Suarez, this could clear a pathway for the Gunners to secure the Argentine forward.
