Jul 28, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
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Barcelona are reportedly not getting anywhere in their pursuit of Bournemouth star Eli Junior Kroupi this summer
Junior Kroupi has emerged as a possible alternative to top target Julian Alvarez as Barca search for a new No. 9 to take over from Robert Lewandowski.
Barcelona have been in touch with Bournemouth but are not set to proceed any further after being informed the Premier League club do not want to sell this summer, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The news will bring more frustration for Barca and their bid to land a new striker before the start of the new La Liga season. The club were offered hope by Alvarez during the World Cup when the Argentine said publicly he wanted a transfer but there’s been no movement since
Atletico Madrid have since insisted he’s not for sale, with chief executive officer Gil Marin insisting Alvarez won’t be sold even if a €200 million offer arrives
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