Barcelona shifts focus from Luis Suarez to other striker options
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 11:00 AM
Last updated Aug 16, 2026
Barcelona is no longer pursuing Luis Suarez as a potential replacement for Julian Alvarez after deeming his €80 million release clause too high. The club is approaching the start of the La Liga season without a recognized striker following the exits of Robert Lewandowski and Ferran Torres. While Alvarez remains a target for Barcelona, negotiations have stalled as Atletico Madrid stands firm on not selling the forward. As the transfer window nears its conclusion, the club continues to explore various alternatives for reinforcements.
- •Barcelona will not activate Luis Suarez's €80 million release clause.
- •The club lacks a recognized striker ahead of the La Liga season.
- •Negotiations for Julian Alvarez have stalled amid Atletico's resistance.
- •Barcelona is considering multiple striker alternatives as the transfer window closes.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Barcelona make decision on Luis Suarez as potential alternative to Julian Alvarez
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