Sporting respond to Newcastle and set Luis Suárez asking price | OneFootball

Newcastle are seriously interested in Luis Suárez and have already moved beyond initial inquiries to concrete contact with Sporting. The Colombian forward is enjoying a standout season for the Lions, and the club’s hierarchy has already set his price: €80 million.

According to Record, the Magpies submitted an initial offer to the SAD led by Frederico Varandas in recent days, but the response from Alvalade was clear: Sporting will only negotiate based on the release clause. The 'number 97' is protected by a clause set at €80 million and continues to be seen as an absolutely key part of Rui Borges’ project.

In addition to the club’s firm stance, the player himself has also told his representatives that he is happy at Alvalade and wants to remain at Sporting. The Colombian international’s extremely positive season has further reinforced the striker’s importance within the green-and-white setup, especially after his performances in the Champions League.

Luis Suárez is currently having the best statistical season of his career. The centre-forward leads the Liga Portugal Betclic scoring charts and has already recorded 36 goals and seven assists in 51 matches for Sporting. If his appearances for the Colombia national team are also included, the striker’s total for the season stands at 40 goals and seven assists in 56 games.

Signed in the summer of 2025 from UD Almería for a fixed fee of €22.16 million, in a deal that could rise by a further €5.26 million through performance-related bonuses, Luis Suárez also remains focused on playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the national team coached by Néstor Lorenzo, a tournament where he hopes to play a leading role for Colombia.

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