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Junior Kroupi, a 20-year-old forward from Bournemouth, remains on FC Barcelona's transfer agenda as he nears his return after the fracture of his right fifth metatarsal suffered in the summer. Arsenal and Tottenham are also monitoring a player for whom the English club demands around 100 million euros.

The injury halted an operation that had specific movements in July. Barça made two offers under 100 million, both rejected by Bournemouth, before the striker's surgery ended any possibility of departure during that window.

One of our most historic goals ❤️

Last time out against Manchester City, Junior Kroupi scored THIS strike to help us secure European football 🔥 pic.com/UMzUwqL7rg

— AFC Bournemouth 🍒 (@afcbournemouth) August 22, 2026

Junior Kroupi remains on FC Barcelona's radar

FC Barcelona's interest in Junior Kroupi arose when the operation for Julián Álvarez began to falter. Deco and Hansi Flick approved of the French striker, although Bournemouth's asking price made the signing a challenging operation from the start.

Kroupi had scored 13 goals in 33 Premier League matches during the 2025/26 season. This output made the Frenchman the teenager with the most goals in his first season in the English top flight and raised his market value to 70 million euros.

Bournemouth also has contractual leeway to negotiate. The striker is under contract until June 30, 2030, meaning the English club does not need to accept a sale below its terms.

The fracture of the fifth metatarsal suffered during preseason forced Kroupi into surgery at the end of July. The latest reports indicate his return to competition around the first week of November, after more than three months out.

Bournemouth expects bids over 100 million

The problem for Barça is the competition. Arsenal and Tottenham are still monitoring Junior Kroupi and could consider a move in the January transfer window if the forward proves he has fully recovered from his injury.

Bournemouth aims to receive a record amount for his departure. During the summer, they turned down two offers from Barcelona and various reports currently place the English demands around 90-100 million euros, depending on the deal's conditions.

PSG has also been tracking the forward in recent months, although their offensive situation currently reduces the urgency for another signing. The presence of several Premier League clubs may ultimately drive up the price if Kroupi regains the form shown last season.

The forward of the future for Barça

For FC Barcelona, the strategy is different. The club brought in Gabriel Jesus as a lower-cost solution and believes investing in a striker of this caliber makes more sense looking ahead to the summer of 2027, when they must reassess their number nine position to compete in LaLiga.

Therefore, the coming weeks will be crucial. Barça intends to observe how the player responds physically after the injury before deciding whether to resume negotiations. If Junior Kroupi regains his form in the Premier League, Bournemouth will face future transfer windows with Arsenal, Tottenham, and Barça eyeing a signing that could exceed 100 million euros.

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