Barcelona Scraps Eli Junior Kroupi Talks With Bournemouth

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Barcelona Scraps Eli Junior Kroupi Talks With Bournemouth

“Barça will not advance on this option at present,” per Fabrizio Romano. Bournemouth have no intention to sell Kroupi this summer after the 20-year-old scored exactly 13 goals in 33 Premier League appearances last season. The Cherries informed clubs of their clear stance as Barcelona are not proceeding with talks to sign the young forward at this stage.

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