Barcelona targets Eli Junior Kroupi as backup option for Julian Alvarez

Barcelona is pursuing 20-year-old forward Eli Junior Kroupi as an alternative to their primary target, Julián Álvarez. As Atlético de Madrid remains firm on not selling Álvarez, Barcelona is exploring other options in the transfer market. Kroupi, who has impressed during his debut Premier League season with Bournemouth, is also attracting interest from Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, and Arsenal. Despite not making France's national squad for the ongoing FIFA World Cup, he remains highly rated and has been on Barcelona's radar for some time. Other potential alternatives include Mikel Oyarzabal, although he has expressed contentment at Real Sociedad.

• 9:00 PMYahoo Sports — Eli Junior Kroupi emerges Barcelona’s top alternative to Julian Alvarez