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The imminent departure of Viktor Gyökeres has forced Sporting de Portugal to move quickly in the market. With top clubs like Manchester United, Arsenal, and Atlético de Madrid vying for the Swede, in Lisbon, they already know who should lead their attack next season: Luis Javier Suárez, the Colombian forward from Almería.
🚨🟢⚪️ EXCLUSIVE: Sporting CP want Luis Javier Suárez from Almeria as new striker when Gyökeres leaves the club.
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 25, 2025
The Colombian striker is the priority target, top of the short list. 🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/pKuhMCExXh
The Colombian attacker has had a sensational season in the Spanish Second Division, scoring 31 goals and providing 8 assists in 43 matches. His scoring ability, combined with his physical strength and mobility, have positioned him as the favorite to fill the void left by Gyökeres. At 27 years old and under contract with the Andalusian club until 2029, his signing will require a significant investment, estimated at around 8 million euros.
Sporting Sets Sights on Luis Javier Suárez
Sporting believes that Suárez has the ideal profile to adapt to Rúben Amorim's offensive scheme, providing verticality, aggressiveness, and international experience. Although Almería is not in its best moment after relegation, the club's sports management believes that this is the perfect time to go for a player who still has a lot to offer in European football.
The operation is in the evaluation phase, but the Alvalade offices are already working to close the transfer as soon as possible. If completed, Suárez would not only replace the Swede but also become the new offensive reference for a Sporting that does not want to lose competitiveness.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El Sporting CP busca al sustituto de Gyökeres en España
