3 players FC Barcelona can sign to replace Luis Suárez | La Liga 2019-20

Luis Suárez is towards the twilight of his career. He will be 33 next week and is likely to be out for the remainder of the season due to a knee injury he sustained recently on which surgery had to be conducted. His current contract runs out in summer 2021 and Barcelona will have a decision to make of whether to continue with Suarez who has brilliant on-field chemistry with Lionel Messi or go in for a replacement keeping in mind, the thoughts and targets for the long run.

Suárez had a slow 2018-19 but has been in a lot better shape this season. He has been heavily involved in the Barcelona attack and has 14 goals and 11 assists across all competitions for the Spanish giants this season. While Barcelona might not be thinking of replacing him this winter, the chances of a new striker being signed are only increasing day by day. Here are 3 players who Barcelona might sign to replace Suarez at the club:

#3. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

Aubameyang would give the Barcelona frontline a different dimension.

The Gabon international has caught eyes across the planet since his days at Borussia Dortmund. The Arsenal striker is known for his pace, control on the ball, and ability to shoot with both feet. He's versatile enough to play on either wing if required and his agility on the counter is one of the deadliest in the planet. He's often linked with a move away from Arsenal and there were links of him joining Barcelona in the past.

The 30-year-old forward is in the final stages of his prime and currently has a contract at The Emirates till June 30, 2021. He has not yet shown any indication of extending his contract with the Gunners and they might be forced to sell him off in the summer should he not decide to extend his contract. If Barcelona shows genuine interest for his signature, this might be his last chance to move to a super club and win more trophies and fame.

#2. Maximiliano Gómez

Maxi Gomez has been on the Barcelona radar for quite sometime

The 23-year-old compatriot of Luis Suárez has been on the Barcelona radar since his days at Celta Vigo. He was rumoured to join Barcelona last summer itself but chose Valencia in search of more playing time. Maxi Gómez is quite different in terms of play to Suárez. He has that hard edge, bullishness and physical style of play which does not make any opposition defenders happy.

He is more of the static kind of striker and participates a lot less in build-up play, but his presence in front of defenders gives his teammates space to operate with the ball as he keeps the opposition busy with his presence. He's good with both feet and loves to use his head more often than one would expect. He's not the tallest of strikers but he can jump pretty well and reach the ball ahead of opposition markers. It is rumoured that he has staggering €140 million clause in his contract at Mestalla but it is expected that Valencia will negotiate should Barcelona show interest in signing their player.

#1. Lautaro Martínez

Lautaro Martínez is attracting a lot of attention from clubs across Europe.

Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez is one of the hottest striker prospects in the planet right now. The 22-year-old centre forward joined Inter last season and was mainly a squad player due to the presence of Mauro Icardi and the absence of a multi-striker formation at the club. This season, under the tutelage of Antonio Conte, Martínez is unearthing his true potential alongside Romelu Lukaku up front.

The Argentine has scored 15 times and assisted 3 more in 24 appearances for Inter this season which has helped them keep up tabs on Juventus domestically. Martínez's playing style is reminiscent of his compatriot Sergio Aguero and he can make late runs into the box to get hold of the ball and find the back of the net. He's versatile enough to play anywhere up front and his physical stature is something unwelcoming for opposition defenders. He reportedly has a €112 million release clause in his contract and it would a bargain if Barcelona manages to get him at that price given the potential he has under his belt.