Having already acquired the services of Lionel Messi and the Spanish duo of Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba, American side Inter Miami seem quite determined to land Uruguay striker Luis Suarez. 

The Major League Soccer (MLS) outfit’s desire to reunite Suarez with his former Barcelona teammates Messi, Busquets and Alba is an open secret. Inter Miami’s latest decision to buy an additional international slot from the San Jose Earthquakes is perceived by many as a move to make way for Suarez this summer. 

Inter Miami announced that they have “acquired an international roster slot from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for $150,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money (GAM).”

The MLS clubs are provided with a certain number of slots for overseas players. The teams are allowed to exchange slots, designated for foreign footballers, with other clubs for money. Inter Miami have already used all available slots and as a result they were forced to buy one more to accommodate Luis Suarez in the squad, according to reports. 

The MLS transfer window is set to close on August 2 and Inter Miami will have to come up with an immediate plan to complete Suarez's transfer process before the deadline.

Luis Suarez is currently plying his trade for Brazilian club Gremio. He had joined Gremio earlier this year in January on a free transfer. The 36-year-old has already netted 13 goals having made 30 appearances for the Brazilian side.