Barcelona continues to pursue Atlético Madrid’s forward Julián Álvarez as they seek to bolster their attacking options. The 19-year-old Frenchman remains a primary target for the Catalan club, even as they explore alternative strategies.
Details: Reports from DiarioSport indicate that Barcelona’s management is actively engaged in talks for Álvarez. However, they are also preparing a backup plan should these negotiations fail.
One potential candidate on Barcelona’s radar is Junior Kroupi, a 19-year-old forward from Bournemouth, who could step in as an alternative to Álvarez. The Barcelona board has been impressed with Kroupi’s youthful energy and exciting style of play, having monitored his performance for over a season.
Last season, Kroupi played in 35 matches for Bournemouth, scoring 13 goals. He is currently under contract until 2030, with his market value estimated at €70 million by Transfermarkt.