According to Sport, Kroupi is the plan B for Hansi Flick's forward line. The Brazilian forward is contracted to Bournemouth until June 2030, and the Cherries are expected to demand up to €100m for his services — a figure that underlines the scale of the challenge even as a second choice.
Álvarez remains the priority, with the Argentina striker having publicly expressed his desire to leave Atletico Madrid this summer. The transfer would not be straightforward given Atlético's reluctance to sell, but Barcelona are pursuing it nonetheless.
Kroupi also features on the shortlists of Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal, meaning any move would involve competition from clubs who can match or exceed Barcelona's financial commitment. The Catalan club are well aware that signing the Bournemouth forward would require an exceptional financial effort.
Lewandowski's exit marks the end of a productive era at the Camp Nou, and the urgency to find an effective replacement is real. Whether it is Álvarez, Kroupi or another target entirely will depend on how the summer develops and which deals prove achievable within Barcelona's financial constraints.
For Bournemouth, any sale of Kroupi at anywhere near €100m would represent a transformative piece of business that would reshape their financial position significantly. The club's decision to set such a high valuation reflects their confidence in the player's trajectory and the quality of his performances that have generated such wide interest.
Barcelona's calculation is straightforward — securing a young, elite striker who fits their system would resolve a pressing problem. Whether that can be achieved for Kroupi or whether another route to solving the position proves more practical will define a significant part of the summer for the Spanish champions.