Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball EspanaUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 15 Aug 2026
Barcelona Add Sporting CP Striker to Álvarez Shortlist
Barcelona eye Sporting CP's Luis Suárez as Atlético resist Julián Álvarez and Ferran Torres nears exit.
L. Suárez
player
Player
Luis Suárez
Position
Striker
Current club
Sporting CP
Linked club
Barcelona
Reported fee
€80 million release clause
What happened. Barcelona have added Sporting CP striker Luis Suárez to their shortlist as an alternative to Julián Álvarez, with Atlético Madrid resisting a move for the Argentine.
- Suárez scored 33 goals in all competitions last season for Sporting.
- Barcelona still have a $116 million offer for Álvarez on the table.
- Ferran Torres is set to join PSG for $57.5 million.
Barcelona may move for Suárez next week if they abandon the Álvarez pursuit.
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