Barcelona are reconsidering their forward strategy, pivoting from Atlético Madrid's Julián Álvarez towards Bournemouth's 19-year-old forward Éli Kroupi, according to Sport.es. Barcelona's scouting department has been impressed by Kroupi's recent form, which has gained visibility during World Cup 2026 competition.
Bournemouth have set a minimum asking price of €100 million, significantly above Kroupi's current Transfermarkt valuation of €70 million. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also tracking the teenager, whose contract with Bournemouth runs until summer 2030.
Kroupi posted 13 goals across 35 matches in his most recent season for Bournemouth. World Cup visibility has accelerated European clubs' recruitment interest in the teenager, a pattern common in transfer markets following major tournaments.