If it is heading towards a new title of champion of Spain, FC Barcelona is tired of not lifting the Champions League for more than ten years now. And for next summer, the Catalan management is ready to strike hard with Julian Alvarez as a priority target to strengthen its attack and take over from Robert Lewandowski. But that’s not all, because other offensive departures are likely to follow in Catalonia, like Marcus Rashford, not guaranteed to continue at the end of his loan.
FC Barcelona then targets other options to strengthen itself, but also in the event of failure of the Julian Alvarez case. And according to the Daily Mailthe Blaugrana management is closely interested in Eli Junior Kroupi, Bournemouth’s offensive revelation this season. At just 19 years old, the French striker distinguished himself in the Premier League by joining a very restricted circle with his 12 goals for his first season in the English elite. A remarkable performance, recently confirmed by a new man of the match title in the victory against Crystal Palace.
Barça will face heavy competition
His performances have obviously not escaped FC Barcelona, which will face strong competition in this matter. Because Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester United and Chelsea are also closely following the development of the young talent. Recruited for just 10 million pounds from Lorient last summer, while he was still in Ligue 2, Kroupi quickly established himself as one of the great revelations of the season in England, both on the pitch and in the locker room, where his profile is particularly appreciated.
It now remains to know the position of Bournemouth, which does not wish to part with its nugget too quickly. Despite a recent policy of significant sales, the English club hopes to keep its striker to support the upcoming transition, marked in particular by the arrival of Marco Rose on the bench. But faced with pressure from major European clubs, the summer promises to be eventful around the Kroupi issue and the Cherries have shown that they are ready to negotiate if the price is suitable…
