Leonino exclusive: Sporting relent and ease Luis Suárez exit | OneFootball

Sporting are willing to lower the asking price to negotiate Luis Suárez, Leonino knows. The board still wants to keep the Colombian striker, but it is no longer completely ruling out a departure for a fee below the €80 million release clause.

According to what our newspaper has learned, the change in stance does not mean the green-and-white officials are looking to sell the 'number 97'. Even so, if an offer deemed very high and advantageous for the Club comes in, Frederico Varandas is willing to sit down and discuss a transfer.

So far, the message coming from Alvalade had been to direct any interested parties to the €80 million set out in Suárez's contract, which runs until 2030. However, the final stretch of the transfer window and the whole situation surrounding the Colombian international have led the club hierarchy to show some flexibility on the figures.

Suárez is going through a turbulent start to the season after losing his starting spot to Fotis Ioannidis, hearing whistles from some fans, and seeing his name linked with several European clubs. Even so, Rui Borges continues to show confidence in the striker and Sporting do not intend to push for his exit.

The Lions are prepared for every possibility and have attacking players on their radar, but they will only move for a replacement if the transfer of Luis Suárez actually goes through.

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