FC Barcelona pursues Julian Alvarez and Eli Junior Kroupi

Barcelona striker Lamine Yamal publicly voiced support for Argentine forward Julian Alvarez joining the club, saying the team is ready to welcome him as a successor to Robert Lewandowski. The Catalan side views Alvarez as a top target for the summer window, with a transfer fee expected to exceed €100 million and negotiations required with Atlético Madrid.

At the same time, Barcelona are closely monitoring 19‑year‑old Bournemouth forward Eli Junior Kroupi as an alternative option. The French‑born striker is also priced at a minimum of €100 million, and clubs such as Arsenal and Paris Saint‑Germain are reported to be interested, suggesting a competitive market for Barcelona’s upcoming offensive reinforcements.