Hansi Flick says yes to Barcelona, but Catalans reject €80m Sporting man | OneFootball

Luis Suárez continues to be linked with Barcelona, but important new developments have emerged regarding the possibility of the Colombian striker leaving Sporting. The player is on the Catalans’ shortlist of options to strengthen their attack, although the transfer is not, for now, an immediate priority.

According to Fabrizio Romano, Barcelona are not, however, willing to move forward by paying the striker’s release clause, set at €80 million. The blaugrana hierarchy consider the fee too high and do not intend to pay that amount.

On Sporting’s side, the position also seems to be clear. The Lions are not willing to make a possible departure any easier. At this stage, the club from Alvalade intends to continue counting on the striker for the new season.

The situation could take on new contours from next week onwards. Barcelona still have Julián Álvarez as their main target for the attack and are only expected to move for other alternatives, including the Colombian, if negotiations for the Argentina international do not progress. The Sporting striker has meanwhile received Hansi Flick’s approval.

Luis Suárez arrived at Sporting last season and quickly became one of the team’s main figures. In 55 games for the Lions, he scored 38 goals and also provided seven assists, numbers that help explain Barcelona’s interest.

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