Barcelona remains focused on signing Julián Álvarez but has identified Eli Junior Kroupi as an alternative target if Atlético Madrid refuses to sell.
Kroupi plays as a forward and has shown promising qualities during his breakthrough season in England’s top flight, making him an appealing prospect for several European clubs.
Strengthening the striker position is important for Barcelona given the competition within their attacking options. However, they face strong competition for Kroupi’s signature, especially from Paris Saint-Germain, who are reportedly targeting him as the preferred replacement for Gonçalo Ramos, soon to join AC Milan.
Meanwhile, Barcelona has not abandoned their plans to sign Álvarez, who publicly expressed his desire to leave Atlético Madrid recently. The club plans to make a second bid after the 2026 World Cup.
For now, Barcelona is monitoring the situation with Kroupi cautiously but will need to act quickly if they want to keep their chance at signing the young forward, given PSG’s advancing moves.
