Arsenal could face a battle to land one of their striker transfer targets this summer, as Sport reports that Barcelona are also eyeing a possible deal.
The Gunners are in the market for a possible centre-forward addition, despite making the move to sign Viktor Gyokeres from Sporting CP last year.
Over the course of last season, the Sweden international came up with some important goals as he bagged 21 goals across all competitions.
There was plenty left to be desired, however, and in the long-term, Arsenal may be considering their next move at centre-forward to add another clinical option.
One target is Eli Junior Kroupi, who the Gunners are now facing even more competition to sign.
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Arsenal have been linked with a move for Bournemouth striker Kroupi, who impressed in his debut campaign in the Premier League last season.
The forward scored 13 goals in the Premier League, aged just 20, showing plenty of quality and some potential to grow even further in the future.
Bournemouth have set a transfer price tag worth over £100 million to secure a move for Kroupi, an expensive deal but one that may be worth it as the Gunners look to repeat their success in the Premier League.
That said, there is competition for his signature, as Sport now reports that Barcelona are monitoring a deal for the Frenchman as a potential option this summer.
Kroupi is viewed as a "Plan B" to Barca for Julian Alvarez, as a transfer saga surrounding the Atletico Madrid star continues to drag out in public.
The deal could put Arsenal on the back foot in any approach for the Bournemouth ace, as they are busy pursuing midfield options as it stands.
It remains to be seen whether Barcelona will make an offer, and whether it will be enough to tempt the Cherries into sanctioning an exit.
However, it could still work in Arsenal's favour if a move does come about.
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Julian Alvarez to Arsenal Impact
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If Barcelona do end up moving for Kroupi, it may come as a blow for Arsenal, but it could also open up another deal for the side this summer.
Alvarez has been a target for the Gunners for some time now, but a move currently seems unlikely while the versatile striker pushes to join Barca.
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Arsenal are preparing a bid for a key transfer target, after receiving positive communication from representatives of the player.
If the Catalonian side push to land Kroupi instead, that is likely to close off the route to Alvarez, opening up a possible deal for Mikel Arteta's team instead.
It remains to be seen just how possible that is, with Atletico Madrid seemingly holding firm on their stance that no sale will be happening this summer.