Transfer News: Barcelona Set Their Sights On Luis Suarez replacement

Barcelona are reportedly plotting a move for Girona forward Cristhian Stuani, who has an expensive £21 million release clause.

According to Mundo Deportivo, as relayed by Daily Mail, Barcelona have identified Cristhian Stuani as their latest target. The Spanish giants are desperate to sign a new forward in this January transfer window after it was confirmed that Luis Suarez would miss four months due to injury

However, Stuani’s rather expensive £21 million release clause could prove to be a problem in Barcelona’s pursuit of the ageing Girona star. As a result, they have already identified two potential alternatives in Rafael Leao and Gabriel Barbosa

case, Barcelona will certainly rue missing out on signing Stuani last year, when he was reportedly available for just £6 million. The Girona star could have provided them with the ideal depth in the attacking department, mainly thanks to his years of experience at the highest level of football.

Indeed. Stuani is a well-travelled forward, having played for Albacete, Espanyol, Levante and Middlesbrough before moving to Girona in 2017. The 33-year-old has been in fine form since returning to Spain, notably scoring 21 league goals during his debut season for his new club. He followed that up with another impressive campaign in 2018/19, finding the back of the net 19 times

Hardened by years of experience at the highest of football, Stuani’s maturity and commitment could ideally add a different dimension in Barcelona’s offensive unit.