Barcelona's Doubts About Kroupi

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Eli Junior Kroupi, a 20-year-old French forward from Bournemouth, is back on the FC Barcelona's transfer agenda as an alternative to Julián Álvarez. The Catalan club has already consulted with its surroundings and is considering a maximum investment of 100 million euros to sign a forward at the beginning of August.

Julián continues to lead the offensive planning, but Atlético Madrid's refusal to negotiate is forcing Barça to prepare another operation. The sports management does not want to wait until the transfer window closes and has reactivated an option that had been previously studied during the season.

The main debate is taking place within the club itself. Part of the sports management believes that Kroupi fits Hansi Flick's requirements, while another sector is hesitant about investing 100 million in a player who has just completed his first season in the Premier League.

Eli Junior Kroupi gets the approval of Hansi Flick

Flick has approved the signing of Eli Junior Kroupi if the deal for Julián Álvarez does not progress. The coach has requested a center forward capable of pressing the opposition's defense and engaging in defensive work without the ball, roles that the Frenchman has excelled in under Andoni Iraola.

Kroupi ended the last season with 13 goals in 35 games across all competitions. His performances helped Bournemouth finish in sixth place in the Premier League, earning them a spot in the Europa League.

The striker can play in the center of attack and drift towards the flanks. This versatility would allow the coach to use him as a reference point or to combine with other attacking players in a system that requires mobility.

The player is under contract until June 30, 2030, with an estimated market value of 70 million euros. However, Bournemouth aims to receive around 100 million, an amount that aligns with Barcelona's limit for strengthening that position.

Bournemouth unwilling to sell their forward

Bournemouth does not intend to facilitate the departure of Eli Junior Kroupi during this transfer window phase. The club believes that losing him would disrupt their planning and reduce the time available to find a replacement before the start of the English competition.

Barcelona has already made an offer of 100 million euros for Julián Álvarez and will not exceed that figure for any alternative. Therefore, any potential negotiations for Kroupi would have to fit within the same financial framework.

The cost explains the existing doubts in the Barcelona offices. The Frenchman has just turned 20 and only has one season in the Premier League, so the investment would be tied to both his immediate performance and his development.

Manchester City and Paris Saint-Germain have also inquired about his situation. Neither has yet translated that interest into a proposal, giving FC Barcelona room to move ahead if they choose to start formal negotiations.

FC Barcelona sets a deadline for choosing a forward

The operation remains dependent on Julián Álvarez. Barcelona hopes that the Argentine will inform Atlético of his desire to leave and manage to change the stance of a club that has so far refused to negotiate his transfer.

However, the sports management will not extend the wait throughout the summer. Flick wants the new forward to be available by early August, before entering the final phase of preparations for LaLiga.

The next move will be influenced by Atlético's response and the internal decision regarding the financial risk. If Julián fails to initiate negotiations, FC Barcelona will have to decide whether to make an offer close to 100 million euros to make Eli Junior Kroupi the team's new striker.

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