Ekrem Konur says Deco has Sporting ace on Barcelona shortlist | OneFootball

Luis Suárez’s outstanding season has been drawing attention beyond borders. The Colombian striker has been standing out on the national scene and is attracting interest from several European clubs, more specifically Barcelona.

According to information reported by Ekrem Konur, a journalist specializing in transfer market matters, the striker is on the radar of the Catalan club, whose sporting director is Deco, as Robert Lewandowski is close to the end of his contract with the blaugrana.

England’s Liverpool and Newcastle are also closely monitoring the progress of the Sporting player, seeing him as an interesting profile to strengthen their attack. The Colombian has been praised for his intensity in pressing and his efficiency in finishing.

"Barcelona could turn their attention to Sporting striker Luis Suárez. Newcastle United and Liverpool are also interested in the forward. The player joined Sporting in July 2025 and is under contract until 2030," it can be read on the social network 'X'.

This season, wearing the Sporting shirt, Luis Suárez – valued at €28 million – has made 47 appearances: 27 in Liga Portugal Betclic, 12 in the Champions League, six in the Portuguese Cup, one in the League Cup and another in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. In the 3,853 minutes he has been on the pitch, the striker has scored 33 goals and provided five assists.

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