Exclusive: Newcastle 'capable' of meeting £70m release clause, they want deal for 36-goal star
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(Credit: Imago) Sat 16 May 2026 8:30, UK Newcastle United have the financial muscle to meet the £70million release clause for Sporting CP striker Luis Suarez this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The Magpies are huge admirers of the 28-year-old hitman, and could look to offload some of their current attacking options in order to make a big-money swoop even more achievable. The Colombian is attracting plenty of attention after a season that has seen him hit 36 goals in all competitions, but sources say that Sporting are “relaxed” over his future and have little intention of entertaining a cut-price sale.Newcastle are aware of the fact that it will be “difficult” to strike a deal for Suarez ahead of next season, but he is one of a number of top frontmen who are on their radar at the moment, and they are “capable” of paying the fee.Eddie Howe wants to add a new striker to his group to his strengthen his hand ahead of next season, and Suarez could yet become that man. 🔄 Newcastle Transfer Update 🔄 Breaking news on deals in progress, signings, departures, and contract news from the Newcastle United boardroom.
VISIT THE NEWCASTLE TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Newcastle must overcome European issue to strike Luis Suarez dealSuarez only joined Sporting last summer, after a goal-laden season in the Spanish second tier saw him fire home 27 league goals for Almeria in 2024-25. StatsSuarez TotalsLeague RankApps (Starts)31 (30)N/AGoals (xG)27 (23.1)1stGoals per 900.932ndShots on Target per 902.043rdBig Chances Missed261stConversion Rate20.5%N/ASuarez’s 2025-26 league stats, ranked against the rest of the Liga Portugal, as per Fotmob.The former Marseille man’s meteoric rise is now seeing him linked with some of the Premier League’s top clubs, but Newcastle have a key issue that they must overcome if they want to secure his services.
Sporting are currently on course to earn a place in qualifying for Europe’s premier club competition, and are adamant that Suarez will only leave the club if his release clause is paid in full.Bayern Munich move is the ‘right solution’ for Anthony GordonFormer Everton chief executive Keith Wyness told Football Insider earlier this week that Newcastle selling Anthony Gordon to Bayern Munich would be the “right solution” for all parties. Gordon has been hugely influential at St James’ Park in recent years, and the club have done everything they can to try to keep him.