Barcelona consider Sporting's Luis Suárez as backup if Álvarez deal
Short overview
Barcelona have added Sporting striker Luis Suárez to their shortlist as a possible alternative if the Julián Álvarez transfer does not materialize. The club will only consider Suárez and other options from next week if the Álvarez deal remains off.
Barcelona are considering Sporting striker Luis Suárez among their attacking options, according to an exclusive report. The Spanish club has placed the player on a shortlist as a potential alternative should the proposed move for Julián Álvarez fail to materialize.
Suárez is described as a key player for Sporting, making any potential transfer complicated. However, he remains part of Barcelona's contingency plans.
Barcelona will only evaluate Suárez and other alternatives starting next week, and only if the Álvarez deal is still off at that point.
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