The race for Eli Junior Kroupi continues to intensify as Tottenham Hotspur plot a move for the Bournemouth forward.Roberto De Zerbi has made it clear that Tottenham want to sign their ‘first’ attacking targets, rather than settling for Plan B or C, which will be music to the ears of Spurs fans.However, time may be running out for the Lilywhites as we approach the final month of the transfer window.Reports continue to suggest that Spurs’ interest in Kroupi has not gone away, but so far, it appears that Bournemouth are determined to reject any offer that comes their way for the 19-year-old.Photo by Richard Pelham/Getty ImagesBarcelona and Man City eyeing Tottenham target Eli Junior KroupiOver the weekend, Sport reported that Barcelona have turned their attention to the Cherries star as Atletico Madrid are refusing to even come to the negotiating table for their top target, Julian Alvarez.This has now been backed up by Fabrizio Romano, who has taken to social media to say that Kroupi has become an option again for the Catalan giants due to the lack of progress in their pursuit of the Argentine striker.The Italian journalist further added that Manchester City have also enquired about the Frenchman, who Bournemouth continue to insist is not for sale this summer.Romano wrote on X: Barcelona have explored Eli Junior Kroupi as option over recent weeks in case Julián Alvarez deal doesn’t advance. Manchester City also asked for information on Kroupi this month. Bournemouth want to keep him and insist on no plans to sell.”🚨🔵🔴 Barcelona have explored Eli Junior Kroupi as option over recent weeks in case Julián Álvarez deal doesn’t advance.Manchester City also asked for infos on Kroupi this month.Bournemouth want to keep him and insist on no plans to sell. 🍒🎥 https://t.co/cMfwuqgtU3 pic.twitter.com/CuUMyFxlYU— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2026Real Madrid could further dent Spurs’ Kroupi pursuitIt is not just competition from Barcelona and Man City that Tottenham have to be worried about in the race for the teenager, but also another European giant.It was previously reported that PSG could make a serious attempt to land the Cherries star if they are unable to sign Yan Diomande.Over the last few days, it has emerged that Real Madrid are edging closer to signing Diomande, which may force the European champions to substantiate their interest in Kroupi.READ MORE: Tottenham and Chelsea make contact with agent of £26m winger with 13 goals last seasonThe post Fabrizio Romano provides big Eli Junior Kroupi update that should worry Tottenham appeared first on Spurs Web.