newcastle united Sporting is taking a closer look at another striker after seeing Victor Gyökeres succeed following his move to Arsenal.
And the player attracting attention this time is Luis Suarez, who has quietly had one of the most productive seasons in Europe. And yes, he has the same name as the former Liverpool striker.
He's not even Uruguayan – he's Colombian. And he has scored 35 goals in 50 official matches for Sporting this season.
He has also added several assists and has become the clear attacking point of reference for manager Rui Borges' team after arriving from Almería last summer. As replacement for Victor Gyöckeres.
Before moving to Portugal, Suárez had already shown his goalscoring ability in Spain by finishing as the second division's top scorer during the 2024–25 season. That form has now pushed him firmly onto the Premier League radar.
to attract attention again
earlier this year, We covered Portugal's claims Newcastle United and Liverpool mentioned as interested parties. The dust settled a bit when Sporting advanced to the Champions League knock-outs and chased Porto in the league.
Now that both the races are over, speculations have started increasing again.
and according to recordNewcastle have been making inquiries about the 28-year-old striker and have been submitting scouting reports throughout the season, especially after his performances in the Champions League.
The Portuguese newspaper reports that there is still no formal offer on the table. Sporting are also relaxed about the growing interest due to the player's €80m (£69m) release clause, with the Lisbon side reportedly having no intention of lowering it.
Newcastle United are keeping a close eye
Luis Suarez has reportedly become a regular topic inside Newcastle's scouting department in recent months. The Magpies are considering attacking reinforcements and see parallels between the Colombian's rise and the path previously taken by Gyöckeres at Sporting.
However, the Record note Newcastle's playing situation could play a factor in any final negotiations. Eddie Howe's side are currently in mid-table and could miss out on European football next season.
It matters to Suarez. The striker reportedly wants to continue fighting for trophies and playing European football after returning to Europe's biggest stage this season.
For now, his focus is on Sporting's final matches of the campaign and the upcoming World Cup with Colombia, where they could face Portugal during the group stage.
confident about the situation
Despite transfer noise, reports state that Luis Suarez is happy in Lisbon and currently wants to stay at Sporting.
The forward has reportedly settled very well in Portugal and feels trusted by the club's hierarchy, coaching staff and supporters.
The record states that stability has been particularly important during a difficult personal period, including a legal dispute involving his children from a previous marriage.
It leaves Sporting in a strong position ahead of the summer window.
The Portuguese club have a striker scoring at an elite level, a player who is not under pressure to leave, and an €80m (£69m) clause that protects them from lower offers.
Nevertheless, Newcastle's growing interest suggests that Premier League clubs believe Suárez could follow Gyöckeres' path and become Sporting's next major export.
