Luis Suarez 2.0? Liverpool Weigh Shock Move for Colombian Striker

Liverpool’s evolving summer transfer strategy has taken a surprising twist. According to a report from A Bola, the Reds are considering a move for Almeria striker Luis Suarez — a name that will stir memories across the Kop but belongs this time to a Colombian international plying his trade in Spain’s second division.

Slot and Hughes Plot New Centre Forward Strategy

Liverpool’s new era under Arne Slot remains focused on progression. As reported by A Bola, Luis Suarez is firmly “a concrete option in Richard Hughes and Slot’s thinking” as they look to add firepower to the Premier League champions. The 27-year-old enjoyed a standout campaign in 2024–25, scoring 31 goals in 43 matches for Almeria. That form has placed him on the radar of multiple clubs including Juventus, Atletico Madrid, Sporting CP, Manchester United and even newly-promoted side Sunderland.

Price Tag Revealed as Clubs Circle

Liverpool would need to pay around €25 million (£21.6 million) to secure Suarez’s signature. While not an astronomical fee, it does raise questions considering the Colombian’s mixed record across his career.

With previous spells at Marseille, Granada, and Real Zaragoza, Suarez has amassed 92 career goals in 304 games. Interestingly, he spent four years at Watford but never made an appearance, spending much of that time on loan.

His profile does not match the elite pedigree usually associated with Liverpool forwards, but the club’s recruitment under Hughes has been both savvy and financially disciplined. As A Bola note, “Slot’s side has a genuine interest” — though it remains to be seen if that interest becomes an actual bid.

Liverpool’s Summer Spending Under Scrutiny

Slot’s first window in charge has already been active. The club has invested approximately £187.5 million in players like Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong and Attila Pecsi. As journalist Henry Winter stated on X, “Richard Hughes and Liverpool obviously doing very smart business upgrading team/squad… very shrewd, very successful, almost Micawber-level book-balancing by LFC.”

This leaves little room for multiple attacking additions unless further sales follow. Darwin Nunez is edging towards a move to Napoli, and names like Harvey Elliott, Tyler Morton and Kostas Tsimikas may also depart to create space and balance the books.

One to Watch or Another Wild Card?

While Suarez’s name resonates with the Anfield faithful, the Colombian striker has everything to prove at the highest level. A move to Merseyside would represent a major leap in competition, and faith from Slot, particularly given Suarez’s limited top-flight exposure.

Still, the very fact Liverpool are keeping tabs suggests they’re open to unconventional routes to strengthen the squad. Slot’s first title-winning season proved his system can extract high performance from non-superstar talent. The question is whether Suarez fits that mould.

Our View – Anfield Index Analysis

For Liverpool fans, the headline “Luis Suarez linked with Anfield return” instantly evokes powerful memories. The twist, of course, is that this Suarez isn’t the Uruguayan talisman but a Colombian finding form in Spain’s second tier.

At first glance, this rumour feels like a red herring. Suarez’s record is respectable but not exceptional, and it’s hard to imagine him leading the line in a system built on high-press intensity and fluidity. Still, the price is modest, and if Nunez leaves, a backup or rotational forward could be in the plan.

Some supporters might feel uneasy about targeting a 27-year-old journeyman, especially when the squad is chasing sustained dominance domestically and in Europe. But under Slot, it’s already clear Liverpool are prioritising tactical fit and potential over pure reputation.