Record £69m offer for Luis Suarez 2.0 is coming | OneFootball

It looks like Liverpool are set to be active in the transfer market again this summer and forwards will be on the agenda.

Just a season on from adding Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak - not to mention Florian Wirtz - sporting director Richard Hughes has been tipped to improve the Premier League champions’ options further.

There is a lack of striking depth beyond Ekitike and Isak - with the Frenchman being managed carefully to avoid excessive minutes and Isak only now on the comeback trail after suffering a broken leg.

Therefore a new No9 is looming into focus. And according to a report in Fichajes in Spain .

Liverpool ready £69m offer for new Luis Suarez

The 28-year-old namesake of the Reds’ former No7 has been in sensational form for Sporting CP this season. The Colombian has scored 32 goals in his maiden campaign since joining the Lisbon side as a replacement for Viktor Gyokeres.

The report now suggests that Liverpool would be prepared to pay the forward’s €80m (£69m) release clause - beating the fee Sporting received for Gyokeres.

“At Anfield, they're looking to bolster their attack with a proven player, and Luis Suárez fits the bill perfectly,” the report reads.

“His experience, his goalscoring instinct, and his ability to compete at the highest level make him a very serious option.

“The English club is seriously considering paying his release clause, set at 80 million euros. A high figure, but in line with his current performance.”

Luis Suarez: Situation summary

Luis Javier Suárez has quickly become Sporting CP’s main penalty-box reference, a powerful, mobile centre-forward who attacks space, presses aggressively and thrives on direct service.

His game is built on sharp movement across the line, explosive runs in behind and a relentless work-rate out of possession, traits that helped him hit 30+ goal contributions for Almería in Spain’s Segunda División in 2024/25.

He describes himself as a strong, agile striker who plays on the shoulder, stays focused on goal and is willing to work defensively for the team.

Sporting signed Suárez from Almería in July 2025 for a fee reported between €22m and €25m including add‑ons, positioning him as Viktor Gyökeres’ long-term replacement.

He agreed a five-year deal running to 2030, with an €80m release clause that gives Sporting firm control over his medium‑term future.

Recent reports suggest Sporting would only consider negotiations from around €60m despite that clause, reflecting his growing status after an impressive first campaign in Lisbon and in European competition.

In terms of next moves, Premier League clubs including Liverpool and Newcastle have been credited with interest, viewing him as a physically dominant finisher entering his peak years.

Suárez is thought to be open to a future step to a Champions League contender, but with four years left on his deal any exit in 2026 would likely require a record sale from Sporting’s perspective.