Barcelona consider Tottenham ‘the most dangerous rival’ in race for 19-year-old

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The race for Eli Junior Kroupi is intensifying, with some of the biggest clubs in Europe now wanting the Bournemouth man, but Tottenham Hotspur are refusing to abandon their pursuit of the forward.Tottenham are looking to add quality to their frontline, and Kroupi is among the attackers of interest to Roberto De Zerbi’s side.In fact, there have been suggestions over recent days that Spurs could tempt the Cherries star to N17 by offering him the role of guaranteed first-choice striker, which other big clubs around Europe may not be able to.Some sources have even said that Tottenham are preparing an opening offer for the French teenager, and it has now emerged the Lilywhites’ keen interest in the player is seemingly causing worries at a La Liga club.Photo by Visionhaus/Getty ImagesBarcelona consider Tottenham their biggest threat in the race for Eli Junior KroupiFichajes say Kroupi features prominently on Barcelona’s shortlist as the Catalan club look to bolster their attack ahead of the new season.The outlet backs up what other reports have claimed over recent days, suggesting that Barca view Kroupi as a ‘strong alternative’ for Julian Alvarez if they are unable to agree a deal with Atletico Madrid for the Argentine.The La Liga club are aware that they face competition from Spurs, PSG, and Arsenal, but they also know that Bournemouth do not want to sell to a Premier League rival.However, despite the Cherries’ stance, Tottenham are described as ‘the most dangerous rival’ for Barca in the race for Kroupi.This is because Roberto De Zerbi is pushing for the 19-year-old to be signed, seeing him as a ‘game-changing striker’ for his project at N17.Bournemouth’s stance on Kroupi could change if they receive a huge offerFichajes reveal that Marco Rose’s men have continued to insist that the former Lorient man is not for sale this summer.With Kroupi having four years left on his contract, and no release clause, Bournemouth are in a strong position to hang onto him.However, the report reveals that the forward’s suitors are of the belief that a bid close to €100m (£85.2m) could ‘completely change the situation’ and get the South Coast club to reconsider the teenager’s future.READ MORE: Mikey Moore could follow in the footsteps of £73m winger in huge Tottenham boostThe post Barcelona consider Tottenham ‘the most dangerous rival’ in race for 19-year-old appeared first on Spurs Web.