Barcelona Prepares Alternative Plan in Case of Alvarez Deal Failure

Barcelona continues to work on strengthening its attacking line during the summer transfer window, with Argentine Julian Alvarez at the top of its priorities. However, the club is also preparing alternatives in case the deal falls through, with young French striker Elye Wahi emerging as one of the prominent options considered by the Catalan club.

The Spanish newspaper "Sport" confirmed that Barcelona's management has been following Kroubi for a long time, and their interest in him did not start after his impressive performance with Bournemouth. The report noted that the player is highly valued within the sports management, which considers him one of the best possible alternatives if attempts to sign Julian Alvarez do not succeed.

Krooby is 20 years old and plays for the English club Bournemouth after progressing through the Lorient Academy in France. He caught attention last season after scoring 13 goals in the Premier League, becoming one of the most prominent rising talents in the competition.

The newspaper added that the market value of the French striker has significantly increased over the course of one year, jumping from 15 million euros to around 70 million euros, due to the levels of performance he has shown. This has attracted the interest of several major European clubs, including Paris Saint-Germain, Liverpool, Arsenal, and Barcelona.

The sports management at Barcelona believes that Krobi has great potential to lead the team's attack in the future, especially since he is adept at playing in multiple attacking positions and is characterized by continuous movement and the ability to finish attacks. Meanwhile, the club continues to focus its efforts on completing the deal for Julian Alvarez, considering it the primary target during the summer transfer window.