Barcelona is reportedly turning its attention to Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi after negotiations with Atletico Madrid for Julian Alvarez broke down. The shift comes as Atletico refused to engage in discussions regarding Alvarez’s potential transfer.
According to a report by Diario Sport, Barcelona director Deco has placed Kroupi back on the club's shortlist of striker targets. This move follows the unsuccessful attempt to secure Alvarez from Atletico Madrid.
The primary reason for pivoting to Kroupi is Atletico Madrid’s unwillingness to negotiate over Alvarez. The report indicates that Atletico was not receptive to any offers for the player, effectively closing off Barcelona's route to acquiring him.
Kroupi, who plays for Bournemouth, had previously been considered by Barcelona as a potential reinforcement for their attacking line. With Alvarez now unavailable, Deco is revisiting Kroupi as a viable option to address the team’s needs in that position. The report states the club may be prepared to spend €100m on acquiring Kroupi.
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