Barcelona are keeping a close eye on Eli Junior Crupi as they look to bolster their attack for the upcoming season. Catalan leaders would consider the young Bournemouth striker a worthy alternative to Julian Alvarez.
According to Spanish media SportThe French international contender’s credibility is highly regarded domestically. At just 19 years old, Eli Junior Crupi continues to impress across the Channel and is among the most promising young strikers in European football. Barca have been monitoring his development for several months and could accelerate if the path leading to Julián Alvarez becomes difficult.
Bournemouth set a colossal price
However, the file promises to be particularly complex. Bournemouth have reportedly warned interested clubs that no negotiations will begin below €100 million. An amount that shows the confidence placed in the young striker, who has a long-term contract with the Cherries and is considered one of the pillars of the English club’s project.
Barcelona is not alone in this. Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain are also said to be closely monitoring Crupi’s situation. Enough to promise a major battle if the Catalan club decides to go on the offensive in the coming months.
🚨 Barcelona is 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗟𝗬 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗡𝗚 Bournemouth striker Junior Crupi as an alternative to Julián Alvarez.
The club’s sporting department continues to rate the 19-year-old highly, and Barcelona are impressed by his performance and are closely monitoring his performance… pic.twitter.com/hss2OlLkVe
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