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Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are leading the race to sign Sporting CP attacking sensation Luis Suarez this summer.

The Colombian international is enjoying a sensational debut campaign at Sporting CP, and his performances haven’t gone unnoticed. A number of top clubs want to prise him away from the Portuguese club, and Newcastle United are one of them.

Newcastle are pushing to sign Luis Suarez

According to Correio da Manha via SportWitness, the Magpies are frontrunners to sign Luis Suarez, who has 44 goal contributions in his debut campaign in Portugal. The Tyneside club have already enquired about the availability of the 28-year-old.

Suarez made the move to Sporting last summer from UD Almeria in a deal worth €22.95 million. They brought him in to replace Viktor Gyokeres, who had left the club to join Arsenal. He has certainly filled the void left by the Swedish striker, with 35 goals and nine assists in 50 outings.

His performances have caught the attention of Newcastle United, who are in the market for a new striker. They haven’t been able to successfully replace Alexander Isak, who forced an exit last summer. As a result, Howe remains keen on more firepower ahead of next season.

They are massive admirers of the Colombian, who impressed with his performances in the Champions League. While he prefers playing up top, he can also feature on the left flank.

Newcastle will have to pay €80 million for Suarez

The Tyneside club are leading the race for his signature, but securing his services still won’t be easy because of Sporting’s stance on his future. With his contract running until 2030, they are in complete control of the situation and will only let him leave if his €80 million release clause is triggered.

The asking price is certainly on the high side for someone valued at only €28 million. It will be interesting to see whether the Magpies are willing to meet Sporting’s demands. It seems unlikely given their financial limitations. However, it could be possible if Nick Woltemade, who has been linked with a move away, does leave.