Liverpool plans to pursue a deal for Luis Suarez 2.0, similar to their previous acquisition of Hugo Ekitike. The club is looking to strengthen its forward line in the upcoming transfer window.
Key points
Liverpool is looking to strengthen its forward line.
The club plans to replicate the Hugo Ekitike deal.
Hugo Ekitike was signed for ÂŁ69 million.
Alexander Isak was a recent big-money signing for ÂŁ125 million.
Newcastle were frustrated by losing Ekitike to Liverpool.
Liverpool will require forwards in the upcoming transfer window.
Alexander Isak was the big-money arrival last summer - coming on board from Newcastle for ÂŁ125m. Hugo Ekitike also signed for the Premier League champions - with Richard Hughes paying ÂŁ69m to Eintracht Frankfurt for the Frenchmanâs services.
Newcastle were left frustrated by the Ekitike deal as they thought they had secured a conversation at least with the former Paris Saint-Germain player before he opted for Anfield.
But Isak has endured a severely injury-hit campaign - including a broken leg. And he will be the only senior, fit option available to Arne Slot by the time next season rolls around.
Ekitike, 23, is out for up to a year due to a ruptured achilles - leaving the Merseysiders well short of cover and competition for 2026/27.
Accordingly itâs been suggested that the Anfield club will move for a new frontman in the summer transfer window.
Liverpool want Luis Suarez 2.0
Luis Suarez, 28, and Liverpoolâs recruitment team according to a new in Sports Boom.
Q&A
What is Liverpool's strategy for acquiring Luis Suarez 2.0?
Liverpool aims to replicate their successful approach used in the Hugo Ekitike deal to secure Luis Suarez 2.0.
How much did Liverpool pay for Hugo Ekitike?
Liverpool paid ÂŁ69 million to Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike.
Why were Newcastle frustrated with the Ekitike transfer?
Newcastle were frustrated because they believed they had a conversation secured with Ekitike before he chose to join Liverpool.
What other forwards did Liverpool sign recently?
Liverpool recently signed Alexander Isak from Newcastle for ÂŁ125 million.
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The Colombian has enjoyed a breakout campaign with Sporting CP - who may well take the opportunity to cash in on their biggest asset during the off-season.
Given the Geordiesâ impending lack of European football it would be no surprise if the goal-getter swerved St. Jamesâ Park in favour of a top club instead.
Although Newcastle are described as frontrunners Liverpool as well as Barcelona are both thought to be in the shakeup should a deal become available.
âThe English side has started official negotiations with Sporting CP,â the report states of Newcastleâs interest.
âPremier League giant Liverpool and Spanish representative Barcelona are keeping SuĂĄrez under "close monitoring." Both clubs are analysing the playerâs statistics and match performances in detail.
âHowever, it is stated that at this stage, both giants have not made a final decision and are following a "wait-and-see" policy.â
âŹ50m to âŹ60m for Suarez deal
Sporting wonât be in the mood for discounts with the former Almeria striker expected to go for a âŹ50m to âŹ60m fee.
âSporting CP is expected to open the door at the 50-60 million Euro range for SuĂĄrez,â the report reads.
âAlthough it is claimed that the release clause in the playerâs contract is close to this figure, it is expressed that the club will not compromise on cash payments or high guaranteed fees.
âIt is stated that the 28-year-old player wants to secure the signature contract of his career and expects a salary package around 7-9 million Euros annually,â the report reads.
Luis Suarez: Situation summary
Luis SuĂĄrez has exploded at Sporting CP as a high-output, prime-age No 9, quickly turning into one of the most coveted centre-forwards in Europe.
The 28-year-old Colombian is a 1.85m right-footed striker who arrived from AlmerĂa in summer 2025 after a 31-goal, eight-assist campaign in Spain, and has since delivered well over 30 goals and a stack of assists in his debut season in Lisbon.
He profiles as a powerful, agile, penalty-box forward: explosive over short distances, aggressive attacking the box, strong in duels and dangerous both running in behind and attacking crosses, while also contributing with pressing and work-rate out of possession.
Contract-wise, SuĂĄrez is tied to Sporting until 2030, giving the club major leverage and making him a hard sell in negotiations.
Newcastle United have already made an offer and are seen as frontrunners, but Liverpool and Barcelona are among the elite clubs closely monitoring him ahead of a likely big-money move in the âŹ60â80m bracket if someone blinks this summer.
