Barcelona considers Luis Suárez as alternative to Julián Álvarez
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 4:05 PM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
Barcelona is looking at Sporting CP forward Luis Suárez as a possible replacement for Julián Álvarez. This exploration follows Atlético Madrid's unwillingness to facilitate Álvarez's transfer, despite Barcelona having a $116 million offer pending. With the imminent departure of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres, who is heading to Paris Saint-Germain, Barcelona is in urgent need of striker reinforcement. Reports suggest that a move for Suárez could happen next week if the situation with Álvarez continues to stagnate. Suárez had a standout season in Portugal, scoring 33 goals in all competitions.
- •Barcelona is interested in Luis Suárez as a striker option.
- •Atlético Madrid remains unyielding regarding Julián Álvarez's transfer.
- •Ferran Torres is leaving for Paris Saint-Germain for $57.5 million.
- •Suárez scored 33 goals last season with Sporting CP.
- •Barcelona may pursue Suárez if Álvarez move does not materialize.
- 4:05 PMYahoo Sports — Barcelona Add Sporting CP Striker to Álvarez Shortlist
"Barcelona are exploring Sporting CP forward Luis Suárez as a potential alternative to Julián Álvarez, with Atlético Madrid continuing to resist a move for the Argentine international. Fabrizio Rom...
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