Barcelona eye Bournemouth teen Eli Junior Kroupi as Alvarez backup

FC Barcelona are monitoring 19‑year‑old Eli Junior Kroupi of AFC Bournemouth as a possible alternative to Julian Alvarez. Deco and Hansi Flick have identified the Atletico Madrid forward as the primary target, but the Catalan club remains prepared to explore other options. Kroupi impressed during a breakthrough Premier League season, scoring 13 goals and displaying quick, agile, technically gifted play with strong dribbling and intelligent movement. Barcelona’s scouting department has compiled extensive data on his situation after his progress at Lorient and Bournemouth. A photo by Richard Pelham illustrates Kroupi’s on‑field attributes.

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Financial considerations dominate the discussion; Bournemouth have indicated they will not accept offers below €100 million, while Kroupi’s estimated market value sits around €70 million. The club worries that a substantial fee for a teenager carries significant risk, though Bournemouth may entertain player swaps in future talks. Eric Alonso supplied a picture of Julian Alvarez during his Atletico Madrid spell.

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Interest in Kroupi extends beyond Barcelona, with Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain also monitoring the forward as a potential replacement for other targets. No formal bids have emerged, and Barcelona’s priority remains Julian Alvarez, though a prolonged pursuit could force a quicker decision on Kroupi.