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Barcelona monitors Eli Junior Kroupi as he recovers from injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 9:45 AM

Last updated Oct 23, 2026

Barcelona monitors Eli Junior Kroupi as he recovers from injury

Summary

Eli Junior Kroupi is set to return for Bournemouth after recovering from a metatarsal fracture. He is included in the squad for Bournemouth's upcoming match against Manchester United. Barcelona had shown interest in Kroupi during the summer, making bids close to €100 million, which were rejected. With Kroupi back, Barcelona will observe his performances as a potential target for the 2027 transfer window, while also prioritizing improvements in central defense.

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•Kroupi is expected to feature for Bournemouth against Manchester United.
•Barcelona aimed to sign Kroupi after losing Lewandowski and Torres.
•Two bids close to €100 million for Kroupi were rejected before his injury.
•Barcelona remains interested but prioritizes central defensive signings.

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